Wind Over Water

The world has an obvious obsession with finding new and better sources of energy to power our daily lives. Some of these energy ideas include geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, and wind energy, but a new idea is becoming a reality in Massachusetts. A recent project has been approved off the coast of Cape Cod which would include putting 130 wind generated turbines about 5 miles from the coast, yes that means in the water. The wind farm would cover nearly 24 square miles and the tallest point would reach 440 feet above the sea. The new farm is estimated to produce about 75 percent of the energy needed to power Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. It would obviously also boost the economy by constructing hundreds of jobs. The project could start in nearly less than a year, but some people are opposed to the new source of energy, saying that it could take away from certain picturesque views and could be a possible flying hazard. The groups are trying to take the project to court, but many people feel the court will over rule the argument and the project will move forward soon.

Submitted by: Katherine Conrad