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Offshore wind turbines power more than 2 million U.K. homes daily

October 19, 2022

More than 300 wind turbines off the English coastal town of Grimsby generate enough electricity to help power more than 2 million homes daily. To maintain the energy source, an apprenticeship program teaches people how to service the turbines. cbsn.ws/3TekJzK

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Wind Minds was established in 2014 bringing together 2 international consultancies with over 15 years of experience in the field of offshore renewable energy consultancy, having been directly involved in over 40 offshore wind projects in Europe, US and Asia. Our focus is to be a pro-active partner for our clients, providing them with independent consultancy in all disciplines related to offshore wind power in an integrated approach so they may develop, construct and operate offshore wind farms in the most successful and cost effective way. Wind Minds are the offshore wind specialists.

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