By David Fessler Solar, EVs and energy storage are disrupting our energy supplies.
But there’s another disruption I haven’t addressed. It has to do with electrical transmission.
One of the most exciting developments in renewable energy is offshore wind. Up until a few years ago, it was harnessed mostly in northern Europe.
But that’s rapidly changing. Today, California and a dozen East Coast states from Maine to South Carolina are embracing offshore wind.
However, offshore wind turbines share a common problem with offshore oil and gas platforms. All require undersea electrical transmission lines.
Oil and gas platforms need vast amounts of electricity to operate. Some use diesel generators. …read more
