The Portland Press Herald highlighted the benefits of the University of Maine floating wind turbine research, citing $125 million in new economic activity and the creation of hundreds of jobs during construction. In addition, the demonstration project will model the integration of floating wind power and traditional marine industries while supporting Maine’s climate change and […]
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E&E News’ Climatewire reported on floating offshore wind technology research at the University of Maine in an article about the developments occurring in the field. The article noted UMaine’s collaboration with New England Aqua Ventus, LLC (NEAV), a joint venture between Diamond Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation, and RWE Renewables to develop […]
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Mainebiz and the Portland Press Herald reported on efforts by the developer of the University of Maine’s offshore wind demonstration project, New England Aqua Ventus LLC, to include Maine businesses in every aspect of the project, beginning with the supply chain.
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A Portland Press Herald story about Biofine Developments Northeast Inc. noted an ongoing collaboration with the University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI). Biofine is currently seeking to develop a biorefinery in Maine; Biofine and FBRI currently operate a pilot plant in Old Town jointly.
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WVII (Channel 7) reported that the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will use composite tub girders, a technology developed at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, to repair the Grist Mill Bridge in Hampden. UMaine licensed the technology to Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (AIT) of Brewer, who produced the girders for MDOT.
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on Paul Dabbar, under secretary for science with the Department of Energy, visiting the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine. Dabber saw recent projects and equipment, including the latest VolturnUS floating concrete hall for a wind turbine to be completed in 2023 and the center’s 3D printer, […]
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The Portland Press Herald, Centralmaine.com and National Fisherman reported that the University of Maine will partner with Governor Mills’ Energy Office and other state agencies and stakeholders to develop an economic roadmap for establishing Maine as a leader in offshore wind power. The partnership is expected to create jobs and build a skilled sustainable energy workforce in […]
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Stephen Shaler, director of the School of Forest Resources and associate director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, spoke with The Maine Monitor about comparing the carbon footprint of wood to other building materials. Shaler, also a professor of wood sciences, was featured in a “Sea Change” commentary piece […]
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The Department of Energy (DOE) shared a media release about two University of Maine researchers using artificial intelligence-aided design to develop new materials for improved batteries and supercapacitors. The research initiative led by Liping Yu, assistant professor of physics, and Yingchao Yang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was one of 31 projects that were awarded a total […]
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Utility Dive noted the collaboration between the University of Maine and New England Aqua Ventus LLC (NEAV) to develop UMaine’s floating offshore wind technology demonstration project in an article titled “Maine regulators OK state’s largest renewables solicitation with 482 MW solar, but skip storage.” The project will consist of a single semisubmersible concrete floating platform […]
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