Dive Summary:
- Offshore wind power has huge potential: clean power can be generated close to major population centers, particularly in the Northeastern United States
- Finding the right space for wind turbines in a crowded ocean is not easy. Developers must balance the needs of the environment, transportation, fishing, and other uses.
- New free software unveiled at the AAAS annual meeting makes it easy to create maps that predict energy output and other key metrics for various locations.
From the website:
InVEST enables decision-makers to assess the tradeoffs associated with alternative choices and to identify areas where investment in natural capital can enhance human development and conservation in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
