Block Island Wind Farm

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf wind farm
gptkbp:airlines conducted prior to development
gptkbp:caps 30 megawatts
gptkbp:climate enhances climate resilience of the region
gptkbp:communityEngagement involves local stakeholders
invests in community projects.
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts public events to educate about wind energy
gptkbp:communityFeedback incorporates community feedback into operations
gptkbp:communityPrograms provides local jobs
gptkbp:communitySupport strong local support
gptkbp:constructionMaterial $300 million
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational tours
gptkbp:energyEfficiency wind
enough to power 17,000 homes
increases energy diversity in the region
part of the energy transition to renewables
contributes_to_energy_independence_for_Rhode_Island
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:GE_Renewable_Energy
240 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact contributes to climate change mitigation efforts
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduces carbon emissions
conducted prior to construction
complies with environmental regulations
gptkbp:foot reduces carbon footprint of energy production
gptkbp:futurePlans potential for additional turbines
gptkbp:gridConnection National Grid
enhances grid reliability
integrated into the regional grid
gptkbp:hasFunding supported by state incentives
gptkbp:height 590 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Block Island Wind Farm
gptkbp:is_monitored_by installed for environmental impact assessment
gptkbp:localEconomy boosts the local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Block_Island,_Rhode_Island
gptkbp:maintenance performed by local contractors
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 5
gptkbp:operationalStatus 2016
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Deepwater_Wind
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with universities
gptkbp:partOf Rhode_Island's_renewable_energy_strategy
gptkbp:powerOutput 125,000 megawatt-hours per year
gptkbp:project gptkb:Deepwater_Wind
2016
private investment
gptkbp:publicAccess raises awareness about renewable energy
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance received from federal and state agencies
gptkbp:research supports research funding for renewable energy technologies
gptkbp:researchInterest supports renewable energy research
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented safety measures during construction
gptkbp:significance first offshore wind farm in the United States
gptkbp:sustainability aligns with state sustainability goals
gptkbp:tourism increases_tourism_to_Block_Island
gptkbp:type offshore wind farm