Renewable energy supporters in Michigan have in hand a preliminary analysis of the potential of wind turbines in (not along the shores of) the Great Lakes.
It says: "Newly published wind speed maps of Michigan indicate very significant offshore wind resources. Much of the total wind resource that might be harnessed for energy development lies offshore, over the Great Lakes. Offshore wind is a potentially huge resource that could make a significant contribution to Michigan’s energy future. Calculations performed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for this report estimate that wind generating capacity in the Great Lakes near the shorelines of Michigan is 44,000 MW. This number only reflects the wind resources identified in current wind maps (up to 12 miles offshore) and excludes specific protected areas, plus all areas within 5 miles of the shoreline."
What are the pros and cons of offshore wind turbines in, say, Lake Michigan?