Wind Power Gets The Last Laugh As Trump Sails Into The Sunset

The article "Wind Power Gets The Last Laugh As Trump Sails Into The Sunset" highlights the resilience and growing momentum of wind power, particularly in maritime applications, despite former US President Donald Trump’s opposition to offshore wind turbines. While Trump’s efforts slowed domestic offshore wind development, global progress continues robustly, with the shipping industry increasingly embracing wind power as a viable decarbonization strategy. New technologies and innovations, including those inspired by aerospace and racing yacht designs, are driving this resurgence. A key example is the UK company GT Wings, which developed the “AirWing,” a compact wind-harvesting device based on “Jet Sail Technology.” This innovation promises significant fuel savings—10–30% for retrofitted ships and up to 50% for new vessels. Supported by multiple grants totaling over £5 million, including a recent £1 million award from the UK government and private investments led by Norwegian maritime firm Grieg Kapital, GT Wings is advancing toward large-scale commercial deployment. The company