Charles Nordstrom, lead engineer for the PelaStar concept at The Glosten Associates , tells Recharge that the Seattle-based marine consulting firm will supply its technology should the consortium obtain the financing.

The US Energy Department will make available up to $180m over six years to support as many as four “innovative” offshore wind farms. DOE will make an initial $20m commitment this fiscal year ending 30 September to cover up to 80% of a project’s design, with the balance to come from applicants.

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