Be interesting to see what comes of this...if anything at all.
https://www.offshorewind.biz/2018/08/02/us-wants-cutting-edge-offshore-wind-test-facilities/?utm_source=emark&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-update-offshore-wind-2018-08-03&uid=69352
The Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) is seeking information on facilities that can conduct offshore wind research and development (R&D) in the US, what upgrades to existing facilities or new facilities are needed for the US to be at the cutting edge of offshore wind R&D, and what specific tests and analyses could be carried out at existing, upgraded, or new facilities in order to advance the US offshore wind industry.
https://www.offshorewind.biz/2018/08/02/us-wants-cutting-edge-offshore-wind-test-facilities/?utm_source=emark&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-update-offshore-wind-2018-08-03&uid=69352