Experts
Willett Kempton
Professor
Marine Science and Policy
Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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302-831-NEWS
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Areas of Expertise
- Nationally renowned expert in two renewable energy fields: offshore wind power and electric cars/vehicles.
- Pioneered technology for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) vehicles, which are capable of absorbing excess energy when demand for power is low and returning some back to the electric grid when the demand for power is high.
- Conducts research into offshore wind turbines as a source of energy. Focus includes the viability and efficiency of such offshore wind farms, as well as gauging public support and public opposition.
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Contact Information
302-831-0049
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