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A Path To A Renewable Energy System: A Financing And Regulatory Model, Edward Patrick Kelly
A Path To A Renewable Energy System: A Financing And Regulatory Model, Edward Patrick Kelly
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
As the effects of climate change become more and more evident, the necessity of transitioning to a carbon-free economy and powering our energy and transportation systems from renewables energy sources is quite evident. This transition to a renewable- based energy system will be a massive undertaking, similar to the efforts put into WWII, where the country was united with unity of purpose. Taking on the vested interests of the fossil fuel industry and all their subsidiaries will take a political will that does not exist in this country at this time. Hermann Scheer describes what he calls a social movement; …
A Review Of Offshore Wind Technology And The Development Of The Virginia Coastline And Outer Continental Shelf, Ryan D. Geary
A Review Of Offshore Wind Technology And The Development Of The Virginia Coastline And Outer Continental Shelf, Ryan D. Geary
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
Offshore wind power is an increasingly viable resource that is being considered by many coastal States in the U.S for development. This thesis provides a recommendation concerning the foundations that will be needed for the construction of offshore wind farms off the coast of Virginia. To accomplish this I reviewed current and prototype underwater foundation technologies in order to establish viable options for developers to use. I was also able to analyze a case study that conducted “an analysis and survey of the experiences and lessons learned by developers of offshore wind farms” in Europe. This case study focuses mainly …