Ørsted’s Post

I really want to celebrate this for what it represents. Orsted know how to do offshore wind… here’s another example. The abatement last year sent a ripple through the industry, one that needed to happen to make us look at what is needed to keep going, I think everyone felt it. The important message is that offshore wind works, it has to deliver economically viable projects. In the words of Kenny Rogers you have to “know when to fold ‘em” and that can be the hardest thing to do when you’ve invested. Maybe we need to recognise more than just the economic viability of wind energy, but I’ll park our global warming targets for now. I want to celebrate good wind farms progressing and making a difference; keep up the good work Orsted :)

#WindPower #OffshoreWindPower #USA #NewYork #Ørsted #Eversource #SunriseWind "Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind farm, now has the final permit it needs from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to start construction. Its permitted construction and operations plan outlines the offshore wind farm’s one nautical mile wind turbine spacing, the requirements for the construction methodology for all work in federal ocean waters, and mitigation measures to protect marine habitats and species. The 924-megawatt (MW) Sunrise Wind, a 50-50 partnership between Ørsted and Eversource, will generate enough clean energy to power nearly 600,000 New York households. It’s around 30 miles east of Montauk Point, Long Island, and is expected to be operational in 2026. Sunrise Wind’s team will now ramp up work on the onshore transmission system, and offshore construction will kick off later this year at the project site. The offshore power export cable will come ashore at Smith Point County Park in Brookhaven, New York, and a new converter station and an expanded existing substation will be in Holbrook, New York. New York’s largest offshore wind farm will create 800 direct New York jobs and thousands of indirect jobs. John R. Durso, president of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, said, “Hundreds of local trade union men and women will have good-paying jobs building Sunrise Wind onshore and offshore. Moving this project forward will help power our grid and our regional economy.” Sunrise Wind recently finalized its agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on a 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) contract. It will help New York State achieve its mandate of 70% renewable electricity by 2030. The project previously canceled its contract, part of New York’s first offshore wind solicitation in 2019. Still, it reached viable power purchase agreements in February this year in the state’s fourth offshore wind solicitation."

Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind Project Receives Final Federal Approval, Set to Begin Construction Reading Time: 2 minutesSunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, has received approval for its construction and operations plan (COP) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final permit needed from the federal agency to move the project towards the start of offshore construction. With a capacity of 924 MW, Sunrise Wind will generate enough renewable energy to power nearly 600,000 New York homes. The COP approval outlines the project’s one nautical mile wind turbine spacing, the requirements for the construction methodology for all work occurring in federal ocean waters, […] - https://lnkd.in/dzJg94Vs #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #america #cleanenergy #northamerica #offshorewind #orsted #renewableenergy #usa #windenergy #windproject

12GW cancelled! The offshore wind development in the US is facing several challenges. Major players have abandoned their licenses. The slow approval process leaves developers in limbo for several years, while ocean lease costs are high and not a guarantee for project development. Moreover, material cost increases are not recoverable, among other issues. The 30GW goal for 2030 may be reduced to +/- 15GW. #renewableenergy #offshorewind #USenergy #sustainability

Dive into the complexities of state permitting for offshore wind projects in the US with insights from industry leader DNV. Stay proactive in the energy transition by understanding the implications outlined in the article. #OffshoreWind #StatePermitting.

On Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced the completion of South Fork Wind, a 132-megawatt project by Danish energy giant Ørsted and Boston-based utility Eversource Energy. All 12 of the wind farm’s towering turbines are now in place and producing enough clean electricity to power roughly 70,000 homes in Long Island, New York. Construction on South Fork Wind last year represented a rare bright spot for the otherwise embattled U.S. offshore wind sector. Financial hardships and logistical challenges in 2023 hammered project developers, including Ørsted, leading to the delay or cancellation of around 12 gigawatts of offshore wind farms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48UXtOe #newyork #wind #windpower #offshorewind #cleanenergy #renewableenergy

Dive into the complexities of state permitting for offshore wind projects in the US with insights from industry leader DNV. Stay proactive in the energy transition by understanding the implications outlined in the article. #OffshoreWind #StatePermitting.

Dive into the complexities of state permitting for offshore wind projects in the US with insights from industry leader DNV. Stay proactive in the energy transition by understanding the implications outlined in the article. #OffshoreWind #StatePermitting.

Maine's Governor, Janet Mills, has announced plans to establish an offshore wind port on state-owned Sears Island, aiming to develop the nation's first floating offshore wind power research array. The port, a critical component of Maine's renewable energy goals, will facilitate the construction, staging, and deployment of turbine equipment to power half of the state's electric load by 2040. Selected for its feasibility, Sears Island covers 100 acres and underscores Maine's ambition to lead in offshore wind development, with the project expected to cost around $500 million and seek funding from federal and other sources. Maine also proposes leasing a site in the Gulf of Maine for the floating research array, subject to federal review. However, the initiative faces opposition from the Maine Lobstermen's Association, citing concerns about the Gulf's productivity and environmental impact, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding offshore wind's integration into Maine's coastal economy and environment. https://lnkd.in/ebSwUS2w

America’s first #OffshireWind farm is finally finished! This is an exciting and important milestone for the US, in what’s shaping up for a busy year for the industry. At full capacity, the approximately 130-megawatt #WindFarm will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 70,000 homes. The completion of this offshore wind farm not only signifies a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for the United States but also highlights the immense potential of offshore wind power in meeting the country's growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. With the successful launch of this project, the US is poised to embrace #RenewableEnergy sources as a key driver of economic growth and environmental stewardship, setting a promising trajectory for the renewable energy industry!