Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm Approved Off Cape Cod

Having been a vacationer in Cape Cod my whole life I have to say I'm glad this finally passed. There has been bickering going on about this for years.

The people that are crying that it will ruin their view should get over it.

Not really sure what to say about the Native Americans that are protesting it... they say that it is an ancient submerged burial ground but that seems a little "fishy".

An offshore wind farm would probably benefit from relatively consistent air speed and direction, and the distant noise would likely be unobtrusive. But these units typically include gearboxes, which require periodic maintenance (oil changes, seal replacement, etc.) The electrical components also need at least NEMA 4X enclosure design. Except for the probable wages, I do not envy the poor schmuck who has to climb 300 feet (100 meters) up a rain-drenched, wind-driven, salt-sprayed tower to perform such maintenance. (Although at 2x wages, I might get interested. Have oilskins, grease gun, and voltmeter; will travel??)