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Home » Renewable Energy » Technologies » Wind » Off-Shore Wind

NJ Off-Shore Wind Simulations

The New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission supported a consumer opinion survey in the Summer of 2006 to quantify reasons for New Jersey shore visitors to travel to New Jersey, and measure their attitudes to the sight of wind turbines at various distances offshore and in different weather conditions. A series of detailed technical renderings - using GPS positioning combined with digital photography - were developed to depict the views of the turbines used in the study. You can see these renderings by clicking on the pictures below.

Click on each image to view it at full size.

Viewpoint from 3 miles.
 
Viewpoint from 6 miles.
Viewpoint from 12 miles.
 
Viewpoint from 20 miles.
 
On September 14, 2006, the New Jersey Shore Opinion Study About Off Shore Wind Turbines report was released. The report, conducted by an independent research organization, found that:

  • More residents and visitors were in favor of an offshore wind project than opposed by an almost 2 to 1 margin.
  • Distance from shore and familiarity with the technology were found to be key variables in respondents' viewpoints.
  • Among people who visit the New Jersey Shore, the vast majority (72%) indicate the location of wind turbines off the shore would not have an impact on future visits.

To download the complete research report, click here or visit our Library.

Interested in learning more about wind power? Visit the New Jersey Wind Working Group For Terrestrial & Small Wind Systems web page.

You can also learn more at these sites:
The U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America Program
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)