US Misses The Offshore Wind Boat And Aquaculture, Too

The article discusses the setbacks faced by the US offshore wind industry due to former President Donald Trump’s executive orders that halted much of its development, resulting in lost jobs and missed opportunities to expand clean energy from coastal waters. While the US industry is not entirely defunct, ongoing projects in states like Massachusetts and New York face delays, leaving the US lagging behind other countries that are advancing rapidly in offshore wind technology and its integration with aquaculture. Chile is highlighted as a leading example of leveraging offshore wind and floating solar power to support sustainable aquaculture. The Chilean government views offshore wind as a promising avenue for attracting investment and promoting regional development. Swedish company SeaTwirl is conducting feasibility studies on using vertical axis wind turbines to power aquaculture facilities, aiming to reduce diesel dependency. Similarly, Norwegian firm Alotta is providing floating solar technology to Chilean fish farms under an energy-as-a-service model, reducing costs, diesel use, and emissions while improving working conditions and fish welfare. The article also notes