Despite economic downturn due to coronavirus, wind power projects boom, keeping Bridgeport and New London projects on track
5 Aug 2020
Maritime Industry
As countless businesses shut or operate under strict limits to halt the spread of the coronavirus, offshore wind power projects stand out as largely unaffected by the public health crisis.
With state contracts in place in Connecticut and elsewhere along the East Coast and investors enthusiastic about wind-generated energy, the industry is not lacking for money. It’s good news for two offshore wind projects in Bridgeport and New London promoted as major Connecticut projects bringing capital and creating jobs.
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