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Wind Energy Conference Highlights Rutgers’ Role as Hub for Innovation and Collaboration

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November 20, 2024

Representatives from 18 nations gathered at Rutgers University-New Brunswick for a global conference on wind energy this month that featured leading research on topics ranging from climate change to turbine design.

During the North American Wind Energy Academy/WindTech 2024 Conference held at Rutgers-New Brunswick, researchers attended briefings on the latest in wind energy, as well as a host of hands-on workshops where, in some, they learned and interacted with the software tools used for research.

“You are here because you are the scientists, engineers, policymakers, industry leaders, students and scholars who are leading the future of wind energy,” said Rutgers-New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway, welcoming the more than 360 participants.   

Conway highlighted state leadership in offshore wind development. Gov. Phil Murphy has set a goal for New Jersey to generate 11 gigawatts of electricity from offshore wind energy by 2040.

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