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, requirements for construction methodology for all work performed in federal ocean waters, and mitigation measures to protect marine habitats and species. .
The COP approval is in line with BOEM's permitting schedule and follows the agency's issuance of its Record of Decision in March 2024, which concluded the BOEM-led comprehensive environmental review of the project. รrsted and Eversource achieved these provisions and protections by working closely with a variety of third-party organizations and experts, a commitment the companies bring to all stakeholder relationships to help ensure coexistence.
"Sunrise Wind is a centerpiece of New York's clean energy vision and with this final federal approval, we can officially get the construction phase underway," said David Hardy, executive vice president and CEO of รrsted's Americas Region. He continued: "The approval of the BOEM is an important milestone not only for New York but also for the US domestic energy sector. We are grateful for the continued leadership of BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein and all federal, state and and locals who are committed to Sunrise Wind offshore wind builds on our success with South Fork Wind and will bring more jobs, economic development and clean energy to New York.โ
Sunrise Wind recently finalized its agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on the project's 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) contract.
The Sunrise Wind team will now accelerate work on the onshore transmission system, with offshore construction ramping up later this year at the project site approximately 30 miles (approximately 48 km) east of Montauk, New York. The project is expected to be operational in 2026.
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About รrsted
รrsted's vision is of a world that runs exclusively on green energy. รrsted develops, builds and operates onshore and offshore wind farms, solar parks, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen and green fuel facilities, and bioenergy plants. รrsted is recognized on CDP's Climate Change A List as a global leader in climate action and was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Based in Denmark, รrsted employs approx. 8,900 people. รrsted shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Orsted). In 2023, the group's revenues amounted to 79.3 billion Danish crowns (10.6 billion euros).
