Think of it as Oil Patch version 2.0.
As the nation s nascent offshore wind industry begins revving up, New London and the surrounding region are poised to become front-and-center in the push to bring large-scale offshore renewable energy to the nation.
Roughly 10 big commercial wind projects some languishing in the pipeline for years are beginning to catch a tangible updraft. Once turning, colossal turbines rising off southern New England s coast will bring enough power ashore to light millions of homes.
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In Connecticut, a major overhaul of State Pier in New London is expected to begin this spring. Danish wind developer Ørsted, and its partner, New England s Eversource Energy, will use the revamped pier as a staging area for three big projects in federal waters just east of Block Island, R.I.
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Perfect kite weather
Christopher Morrell, 9, of Groton, runs with a kite to get it in the air as he joins his mother Brandi, not pictured, at the University of Connecticut s Avery Point campus in Groton on Monday, April 5, 2021. “This is just perfect kite flying weather, said Brandi of the wind conditions. The two decided to spend some time in the morning at the campus with the kite as Christopher had the day off from school. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
Christopher Morrell, 9, of Groton, tries not to hit his mother Brandi as they fly a kite at the University of Connecticut s Avery Point campus in Groton on Monday, April 5, 2021. “This is just perfect kite flying weather, said Brandi of the wind conditions. The two decided to spend some time in the morning at the campus with the kite as Christopher had the day off from school. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)