With offshore wind power in Oregon’s future, experts gather in Portland to discuss opportunities, challenges

Industry leaders say offshore wind development will be a key piece of the puzzle for Oregon to hit 100% renewable energy production in the future.

PORTLAND, Ore. —

Sometime in the not-too-distant future, Oregon’s coast could be home to some massive new residents.

Wind turbines, some close to 1,000 feet tall and capable of producing up to three gigawatts of power, are planned for two areas about 12 miles offshore near the California border.

There’s a long way to go before the blades start spinning and generating electricity to power Oregon homes, but the decisions being made now will shape what the projects will look like

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