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There are a number of wind power projects in the state of Maine, totaling more than 900 megawatts (MW) in capacity. In 2020 they were responsible for 24% of in-state electricity production. [ 1 ] In 2019, Maine had more wind capacity than the other five New England states combined, at 923 MW.
Mar. 2—Thousands of Maine homes and businesses are without power Tuesday morning as strong winds buffet the state. The wind is gusting to nearly 60 mph in some areas, bringing down trees and ...
However, wind gusts up to 50-60 mph on the coast and 45-50 mph "will be a problem," he said, and may add to power outage totals. Snow and rain and wind will all persist into Friday and the weekend ...
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Maine will procure at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040 under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, enough to power about half of the state ...
Under the recently enacted Maine Public Law 2009, Chapter 270 (LD 1465), the University of Maine Deepwater Offshore Wind Test Site is located near Monhegan Island, an area selected by the state. [8] This site was analyzed in detail through the state's site selection process.
[3] [4] In July 2010 a wind farm was proposed as a possible use for the land, and the town began setting zoning regulations for wind turbine placement in December 2010. [5] [6] By October 2011, the radar antenna arrays had been dismantled and removed from the deactivated station, but microwave towers and various buildings remained. [7]
Thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of people in Maine on Monday, September 6, local media reported.The National Weather Service warned of hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.This footage ...