This paper discusses the generation of energy from wind resources on the OCS. Resource potential and technologies for capturing the energy in the wind are discussed. Major environmental and economic considerations that can be surmised from literature and environmental studies that are available at this time for the development of this energy resource are listed. Companion papers in the series address the generation of energy on the OCS from waves, solar radiation, and ocean currents, and the transportation of energy generated on the OCS to onshore as electricity or in the form of hydrogen.

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