AP, PROVIDENCE, Rhode IslandAn offshore wind developer is opening a hub in Providence, Rhode Island, that its executives hope will help accelerate the takeoff of the industry in the US. Orsted US Offshore Wind, a division of the Denmark-based Orsted A/S, is to launch its US innovation hub in Providence today. Deepwater Wind began operating the first US offshore wind farm off of Rhode Island’s Block Island in late 2016. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo said the hub’s opening further cements the state’s “status as America’s offshore wind capital.”Several offshore wind and renewable energy companies have offices in Providence. Driving down the pricing for offshore wind has been, and will continue to be, an important driver of innovation, Orsted Northeast markets head Matthew Morrissey said.

Source: Taipei Times March 01, 2020 15:56 UTC