The latest Reuters report on the wind energy industry has details about projects in service, under construction, and under development in the United States.
Offshore wind projects in service
Currently in service are four offshore wind projects. The Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island, developed by Orsted, began construction in 2016 and has been operational with a capacity of 29 MW.
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Pilot, spearheaded by Dominion in Virginia, came online in 2020 with a 12 MW capacity.
The South Fork Wind Farm, located in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, a joint effort between Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables unit, started construction in February 2022 and began generating power in December 2023 with a capacity of 132 MW.
Vineyard Wind 1, led by Iberdrola and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Massachusetts, began construction in November 2021 and started delivering power in January 2024 with an 806 MW capacity.
Wind projects under construction
Under construction are several large-scale projects. Revolution Wind, a partnership between Orsted and Skyborn Renewables, spans Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with construction commencing in 2023 and a projected 704 MW capacity by 2026.
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (Commercial), a venture between Dominion and Stonepeak, started construction in November 2023, with plans to generate power by 2026, boasting a massive 2,587 MW capacity.
Empire Wind 1 in New York, led by Equinor, is scheduled to start construction in May 2024, with power generation anticipated in 2027 and an 810 MW capacity.
Sunrise Wind, another Orsted initiative in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, is set to begin construction in July 2024, targeting a 2026 completion with a capacity of 924 MW.
Wind projects under development
Numerous wind power projects are also under development, promising a significant boost to the country’s offshore wind capacity.
New England Wind 1, led by Iberdrola in Massachusetts, plans to start construction in 2025, delivering 791 MW by 2029.
SouthCoast Wind 1, a project by Ocean Winds (a joint venture of EDP and Engie) in Massachusetts, aims for construction by late 2025, targeting 1,287 MW by 2030.
Community Offshore Wind 1, led by RWE and National Grid in New York and New Jersey, is scheduled to begin construction in 2027 and generate 1,314 MW by 2030.
Additional planned projects include MarWin (270 MW), Atlantic Shores South 1 (1,510 MW), Momentum Wind (809 MW), Excelsior Wind (1,314 MW), Leading Light (2,400 MW), Vineyard Wind 2 (1,200 MW), Community Offshore Wind 2 (1,300 MW), and New England Wind 2 (1,080 MW).
These developments reflect the growing commitment of the United States to harness offshore wind energy, significantly contributing to renewable energy goals and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. But these projects have concerns due to regulatory challenges.
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