ThayerMahan’s control center in Groton, Connecticut.
Research & Development
Connecticut has a strong network of academic and investment institutions, as well as a robust renewable energy & offshore wind research ecosystem.
To advance the goals outlined in Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap, the Connecticut Wind Collaborative is focused on the following near-term priority actions:
PRIORITY ACTIONS:
- Partner with existing initiatives at in-state academic institutions to identify the areas of offshore wind research and funding that present the greatest opportunities for growth and investment in Connecticut.
- Collaborate with academic institutions across other East Coast states — including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont — to support joint R&D initiatives to advance innovation in the offshore wind industry.
- Promote the success of Connecticut’s academic and research programs dedicated to advancing offshore wind and other clean energy sources to the offshore wind industry and relevant sectors