Offshore wind

Placing wind turbines in the ocean or other bodies of water has many advantages. Many big cities are close to the coast, so we can generate electricity closer to where it's needed and have fewer issues transmitting it. The wind blows more consistently offshore, so there are fewer interruptions too. But even though there are many advantages, offshore wind only accounts for a very small part of the world's total electricity generation. Most of it is in Europe, and the United States only has a small amount installed. However, companies are making bigger turbines that generate more power, and countries are investing more in offshore wind. The United Kingdom is currently the biggest user of offshore wind, and China is also investing heavily in it. The United States has the potential to generate a lot of energy from offshore wind, but the process to get permits to install turbines is difficult and involves multiple levels of bureaucracy and potential opposition. Overall, offshore wind is becoming cheaper and can play a big part in helping countries reduce their carbon emissions.

Gates, Bill. How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (p. 89-90). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.