Reuters
Name of the Project
South Fork Wind Farm.
Location
Off the shore of New York, in the US.
Project Owner/s
The project is a 50:50 partnership between Ørsted and Eversource.
Project Description
South Fork is New York’s first offshore wind farm.
The 132 MW wind farm will feature 12 turbines and a state-of-the-art transmission system that will generate enough clean energy to power 70 000 average homes and offset tons of emissions every year.
The wind farm will deliver power through a 138kV/AC transmission line directly to the East Hampton substation, located off the Cove Hollow road.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.
Latest Developments
The South Fork Wind Farm received approval for a construction and operations plan (COP) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final decision needed from the agency to move the project towards the start of construction in January 2022.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (wind turbines).
Contact Details for Project Information
South Fork Wind, email info@southforkwind.com.