A new report says a wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach wouldn't affect Navy or NASA operations in the area.
The report by the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium also says a 600-megawatt offshore wind farm could supply 10 percent of the commonwealth's electricity needs.
Researchers identified 25 potential lease spots for turbines in an area 12 miles off Virginia Beach's coast.
State Sen. Frank Wagner says at least three companies have expressed interest in developing wind farms.
Proponents say Virginia's coastal area has ideal winds to turn the massive blades of offshore turbines.
The report by the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium also says a 600-megawatt offshore wind farm could supply 10 percent of the commonwealth's electricity needs.
Researchers identified 25 potential lease spots for turbines in an area 12 miles off Virginia Beach's coast.
State Sen. Frank Wagner says at least three companies have expressed interest in developing wind farms.
Proponents say Virginia's coastal area has ideal winds to turn the massive blades of offshore turbines.
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