September 2008
Status of US Offshore Wind Development Activity by State
Public sector initiatives and responses to development proposals
California
Stanford University, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
ACTION:
Conducted a study of CA offshore wind energy potential. Concluded that despite steep bathymetry, significant development potential exists, particularly with new floating platform designs currently under development. Identified significant potential at 200 meter depths; assumes a 15-20 yr. time horizon for development
STATUS:
Published.
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