Then ~ Block Island has always been home to the most abundant natural resource selection. The Island is surrounded by water which can be used for Hydro electric processes. The Island has the ability to preform solar collection on each rooftop and run each home off the grid if necessary. And lastly the Island has a resting wind speed, that is often no lower than 15miles per hour, meaning it is ideal for wind farm placement.
Now ~ In 2016 Deepwater Wind was granted permission to install five windmills off of the southeast coast of Block Island. The five windmills produce 30 megawatts of power and will provide most of the Island's power. The excess will be sent through fiberoptic cables to the mainland to be used elsewhere.
Now ~ In 2016 Deepwater Wind was granted permission to install five windmills off of the southeast coast of Block Island. The five windmills produce 30 megawatts of power and will provide most of the Island's power. The excess will be sent through fiberoptic cables to the mainland to be used elsewhere.