Source: Grist
by Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco
“There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn’t for lack of wind. This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those over land. The National Laboratory of the Rockies has estimated that the Great Lakes states have enough offshore wind potential to generate more than three times their combined annual electricity consumption. … the vast inland lakes remain untapped largely due to a lack of streamlined permitting processes at the state level and economic hurdles.” (03/19/26)
https://grist.org/energy/the-great-lakes-are-ideal-for-wind-energy-so-where-is-it/