According to information shared earlier by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office (GEO), which filed the application with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the floating wind research project will comprise twelve wind turbines on floating foundations designed at the University of Maine.

“This project will advance UMaine’s patented technology and will foster leading research into how floating offshore wind interacts with Maine’s marine environment, fishing industry, shipping and navigation routes, and more” , Governor’s Office said in 2021.