NJ Offshore Wind Monopiles Are Being Scrapped At Port
Several massive offshore wind monopiles, manufactured at New Jersey’s cutting-edge Wind Port, are being scrapped instead of heading out to sea to become wind turbines.
Monopiles are critical components for offshore wind farms, serving as the foundation for turbines. Manufactured from high-grade steel, these towering cylinders can weigh hundreds of tons and stand as tall as skyscrapers.
New Jersey’s Wind Port, located in Lower Alloways Creek was designed to be a hub for offshore wind construction, supporting the state’s ambitious clean energy goals…