Spain 's EDP Renewables is leading a consortium of five companies that will build a 100 - 200 MW floating wind farm , more than 20 miles off the California coast in California . It is hoped the scheme will jump - start the offshore wind industry on the US west coast . In addition to Principle Power and EDPR, companies involved in the consortium include Aker Solutions Inc., H.T. Harvey & Associates, and Herrera Environmental Consultants. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced its intention to achieve 2,400 MW of capacity by 2020 .
Spain 's EDP Renewables is leading a consortium of five companies that will build a 100 - 200 MW floating wind farm , more than 20 miles off the California coast in California . It is hoped the scheme will jump - start the offshore wind industry on the US west coast . The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced its intention to achieve 2,400 MW of capacity by 2020 .