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Offshore Wind Energy Strategies

In this online engineering PDH course, the current status of offshore wind energy development in the United States is described, along with the challenges impeding further deployment.

Created byMark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)
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(4 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jul 20, 2022
Offshore Wind Energy Strategies

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the current status and challenges of offshore wind energy development in the United States.
check_circleIdentify five strategies for advancing the U.S. offshore wind energy industry.
check_circleRecognize the importance of supply chain investment and grid integration in offshore wind energy deployment.
check_circleEvaluate federal incentives and regulatory improvements for supporting offshore wind energy growth.

About This Course

In this online engineering PDH course, the current status of offshore wind energy development in the United States is described, along with the challenges impeding further deployment. Five strategies to make the United States a global leader in the industry are identified:

  • Expand federal incentives
  • Reduce offshore wind energy costs
  • Improve siting and regulatory processes
  • Invest in the supply chain
  • Plan grid integration

Target Audience: This course is intended for engineers interested in wind energy technology.

Assessment: This course includes a true/false and multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to highlight the general concepts of the course material.

Source Material: This course is based on the report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, “Offshore Wind Energy Strategies,” January 2022.

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Your Instructor

Mark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)
Mark Rossow, PhD, PE (retired)

Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years

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Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.

Credit Information

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