It does work, especially offshore where the wind is strong, constant and can be converted into competitively-priced energy. The only reason the Massachusetts limousine liberals don't want it near Nantucket is NIMBY-ism.
Perhaps I should have said, "Not economically feasible. There are many hitches and catches in getting electricity generated and distributed. From all I have read, that is not yet the case with (being economically feasible) wind or solar. Perhaps with a constant ocean breeze the chances are better but still not guaranteed.