Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a 50-50 JV between Shell New Energies and EDF Renewables, has selected Vestas as the preferred supplier for its 1.5 GW offshore wind project in New Jersey, USA.
Vestas will provide its V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines, with installation expected in 2027. The wind power project will generate enough clean energy to power more than 700,000 U.S. homes.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently issued an Executive Order increasing the state’s offshore wind target by 50 percent to achieve 11 GW by 2040.
Vestas aims to establish a nacelle assembly facility at the New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County where the assembly and testing of the hub, cooler top, and heli-hoist modules will take place. The facility will supply Atlantic Shores’ inaugural project in its portfolio.
Vestas will deliver a comprehensive wind turbine service solution as soon as the project commences operations. These services will be executed from an operations and maintenance base established by Atlantic Shores in Atlantic City.