Abstract: . . .  Michigan in fall 2005. For more information, contact the Michigan Wind Working Group (see http://www.michigan.gov/eorenew). - 24 - Page 29 Offshore Wind Energy Development for the Great Lakes A Preliminary Briefing Paper for the Michigan Renewable Energy Program April 2005 turbine makers. Based on preliminary indications from wind turbine manufacturers, state policies to increase wind energy sales, such as a renewable portfolio standard, may be a prerequisite for Michigan to compete successfully for the attraction of wind energy manufacturing. 67 67 See footnotes 41, 42 and 43, p. 12. - 25 -  . . .
. . .  development opportunities, and try to achieve consensus on a near-term approach to further research and development; • identify or if necessary establish a permit process, at least for the purpose of siting offshore meteorological equipment for completing resource assessments; • identify the most appropriate offshore locations for completing data acquisition and experimental and demonstration installations; • assess offshore wind resources, to more accurately measure the available potential; and, • promote wind turbine and equipment manufacturing in Michigan, particularly in lakeshore communities. 3 Land-based wind turbines are already approaching the maximum size for generators and components that can be delivered via highway or rail, and manufacturers are now looking to offshore applications with delivery by ship as a means of achieving additional economies of scale with even larger generators. See pages 7 and 12. - 1 - Page 6 Offshore Wind Energy Development for the Great Lakes A Preliminary . . .
. . .  For more information, contact the Michigan Wind Working Group (see http://www.michigan.gov/eorenew). - 24 - Page 29 Offshore Wind Energy Development for the Great Lakes A Preliminary Briefing Paper for the Michigan Renewable Energy Program April 2005 turbine makers. Based on preliminary indications from wind turbine manufacturers, state policies to increase wind energy sales, such as a renewable portfolio standard, may be a prerequisite for Michigan to compete successfully for the attraction of wind energy manufacturing. 67 67 See footnotes 41, 42 and 43, p. 12. - 25 -  . . .
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