Georgetown container wind power base station installation

4 FAQs about Georgetown container wind power base station installation

Will Equinor build a New York offshore wind project?

The New York State Public Service Commission granted final approval regarding Empire Offshore Wind LLC's petition to construct and operate the New York offshore and onshore transmission facilities for the Empire Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project, led by Equinor.

Will New York City get its first offshore wind project?

New York City is one step closer to seeing its first offshore wind project connected to the grid.

What is the first offshore wind project to use HVDC technology?

It's the first offshore wind project in the U.S. to use HVDC technology. The approximately 924 megawatts wind farm is developed by a joint venture between Danish clean energy company Ørsted and US-based energy provider Eversource.

What is the Empire Wind Project?

"The Empire Wind project will allow retirement of fossil fuel power plants that pollute the air, and in partnership with labor and community leaders it is supporting development of a staging and port facility that will further support the wind industry and create thousands of local jobs," Spector said.

Offshore installation

Installation starts at the South Brooklyn Marine terminal, moves out into New York Harbor, underneath the Verrazano Bridge, and then out to the

GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract

Development of the onshore and offshore substations will start this year, with construction expected to begin during the second half

New York offshore wind project gets the green light for

Equinor broke ground on construction at the SBMT in June 2024. The 73-acre construction project will create a staging and pre-assembly site for the turbine components of

New York offshore wind project gets the green light

Equinor broke ground on construction at the SBMT in June 2024. The 73-acre construction project will create a staging and pre

Construction updates

Sunrise Wind is on track to be completed by 2026, with onshore and offshore construction underway. Get updates, view map, and see full construction schedule.

energyRe Submits Offshore Wind Transmission Proposals to

These proposals seek to expand New York''s transmission system to bring emissions-free energy generated by offshore wind power sources to New York City.

New York Greenlights Equinor''s Empire Wind 1

Equinor has been granted approval by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) to build and operate transmission

New York State Wind Energy Guide

The sections provide objective information on wind energy basics and the processes, regulations, and other important considerations involved in siting wind farms.

New York Greenlights Equinor''s Empire Wind 1 Transmission

Equinor has been granted approval by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) to build and operate transmission facilities for the 816 MW Empire Wind

Green energy for New York: Siemens Energy will connect state''s

The onshore installation of the project''s converter station will be carried out by local companies. The final deliveries are scheduled for second half of 2025.

About the Project

This venerable New York port, is undergoing transformation to support the Empire Wind project, accommodating wind turbines and blades. The terminal will serve as the operations and

What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to

Work on Empire Wind, the wind farm being built 15 to 30 miles south of the coast of Long Island, can resume now that the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has

GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high

Development of the onshore and offshore substations will start this year, with construction expected to begin during the second half of 2023. GE''s Grid Solutions and BOND

Construction updates

Sunrise Wind is on track to be completed by 2026, with onshore and offshore construction underway. Get updates, view map, and see full construction

What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm

Work on Empire Wind, the wind farm being built 15 to 30 miles south of the coast of Long Island, can resume now that the Federal

Offshore installation

Installation starts at the South Brooklyn Marine terminal, moves out into New York Harbor, underneath the Verrazano Bridge, and then out to the offshore substation located in the lease

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