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Norway Floats Energetic Plan: Deepwater Wind Turbines

Energy Minute: The Norwegian company Hydro this week was awarded a concession from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate for placing a floating windmill seven miles offshore in the North Sea. The wind turbines will cost more, but produce more energy. (Podcast)

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Related articles on the Web:
"Norway: Concession for Floating Windmill" (Manufacturer's site)
"Wind Energy Basics"
Related EnergyBlog: "The Allure of Deep-Water Wind Power" (Editorial on Cape Wind site)