Offshore Windfarm (IMAGE) University of Maryland Caption "The technology is known and proven, especially in Europe, to be clean and cost-effective," conclude the University of Maryland researchers. "Compared to any alternative, this is a low risk addition to our energy portfolio. The impediments are not technical, they are institutional. Ultimately, overcoming the hurdles will require close collaboration between Maryland, Delaware and the federal government." Credit CIER, University of Maryland Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.