The Schatz Energy Research Center is conducting feasibility studies for potential offshore wind developments off the northern coast of California in the US.
Three studies are being carried out with funding for one coming from a $150,000 grant from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and matching funds from Pacific Gas & Electric.
This study aims to evaluate wind patterns and associated energy generation profiles, estimate transmission upgrades and assess the economic viability of three wind farm models.
Funding from California’s Ocean Protection Council and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is going to analyses related to environmental impacts, stakeholder benefits and concerns, seismic hazards, policy and regulation and other associated topics.