New wind power developments in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -There are a number of new developments this night within the effort to develop a brand new wind pushed power trade for Louisiana. One is happening right here in New Orleans, the opposite in Baton Rouge.

The New Orleans space has already seen some important developments on the subject of wind energy, together with a brand new use for outdated Avondale shipyards

Now GNO Inc has partnered with a German firm referred to as RWE, one of many largest wind power corporations on the earth, to develop the infrastructure wanted to assist the Louisiana wind energy trade.

“They’re coming to speak to a whole lot of our corporations, many will see if they will broaden their present capabilities to assist construct wind buildings,” mentioned GNO Inc CEO Michael Hecht.

Wind energy proponents say Louisiana is an ideal match. 1000’s of people that’ve misplaced jobs within the oil trade, are nicely skilled to construct wind energy buildings that are much like oil drilling buildings which have been constructed right here for many years.

“There are solely seven generators in offshore waters in the US and 5 of them have been constructed right here in Terrebonne Parish,” mentioned Rep. Jerome Zeringue, (R-Houma).

Gno Inc says Louisiana is completely suited to benefit from the push for extra wind energy, as lawmakers in Baton Rouge contemplate a brand new laws to open offshore leases for brand new wind energy buildings to be constructed.

“Now we have modified the language to go from 5000 acres to 25,000 acres which is probably the most cost-effective acreage that’s wanted,” mentioned Zeringue.

The groundwork is being laid for a brand new power trade, which many say Louisiana Is poised to benefit from.

“If you have already got skilled constructing the jackets for the underwater tower a part of an oil rig, you may construct the underwater jackets for offshore wind,” mentioned Hecht.

And with the assistance of one of many greatest wind energy corporations on the earth, coaching classes are anticipated to be held quickly, to assist hundreds of Louisiana employees and entrepreneurs study methods to become involved within the wind energy trade.

Gno Inc’s Michael Hecht says it’s necessary for brand new wind energy initiatives to develop in Louisiana, so when wind energy corporations come right here, they don’t import the elements and know-how they want from Europe.

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