< Back AOWA Announces Partnership with Oceaneering 2/15/24 We're delighted to share that the American Offshore Wind Academy has entered into an agreement with Oceaneering, the leading technology company specializing in robotic solutions, to deliver innovative training programs on cutting-edge technologies. Our collaboration seeks to revolutionize the offshore wind industry by merging Oceaneering's expertise in subsea engineering with AOWA's state-of-the-art training initiatives. Together, we're committed to shaping the future of offshore wind energy. Previous Next

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< Back Closing the Loop: DOE Report Charts Path to Sustainable Wind Turbine Recycling February 4, 2025 A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers a roadmap for a more sustainable wind energy industry through increased recycling and reuse of decommissioned wind turbine components. The report, " Recycling Wind Energy Systems in the United States ," reveals that while existing infrastructure can handle 90% of the mass of decommissioned turbines, innovative solutions are needed for the remaining 10%, primarily blades, generators, and nacelle covers. This research will inform over $20 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments aimed at bridging this gap. "The U.S. already has the ability to recycle most wind turbine materials, so achieving a fully sustainable domestic wind energy industry is well within reach," stated Jeff Marootian, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. "Innovation is key to closing the loop, and this research will help guide national investments and strategies aimed at advancing technologies that can solve the remaining challenges." The report, compiled by a team of researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , Oak Ridge National Laboratory , and Sandia National Laboratories , outlines short, medium, and long-term research and development priorities. It emphasizes the need for improved decommissioning practices, strategic siting of recycling facilities, expanded infrastructure, and the development of more easily recyclable materials and component designs. Recovering critical materials like nickel, cobalt, and zinc from generators and power electronics is also highlighted as crucial for a circular economy. Current recycling efforts focus on easily recyclable components like towers, foundations, and steel subcomponents. However, the report identifies blades (made of composite materials), generators, and nacelle covers as more challenging. Short-term strategies include promoting thermoplastic resins in blade production and reusing these resins in cement. Medium and long-term solutions include pyrolysis and chemical dissolution for blades, high-yield separation techniques for power electronics, and hybrid methods for recycling permanent magnets. Regional factors, such as material demand and transportation costs, will play a significant role in the economic viability of recycling. The DOE is actively supporting this transition through several initiatives: $20 Million Investment : The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding a Wind Energy Recycling Research, Development, and Demonstration program focused on sustainable components, material recycling, and qualifying recycled materials. $3.6 Million Prize Competition : The Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize has awarded six winners to advance their recycling technologies toward commercialization. The DOE's research draws from its Renewable Energy Materials Properties Database (REMPD) and incorporates life cycle and techno-economic assessments of various recycling pathways. The goal is to develop efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible methods for managing decommissioned wind turbine materials. This includes evaluating current industry practices, assessing the research landscape, and identifying opportunities for emerging technologies. By promoting a circular economy in the wind energy sector, the DOE aims to reduce material supply chain vulnerabilities, conserve resources, and enhance the sustainability of wind power, contributing to a cleaner energy future. Companies like RWE and Siemens Gamesa are also taking steps towards circularity. RWE's Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK will deploy 132 recyclable turbine blades (44 of its 100 turbines), supplied by Siemens Gamesa. This follows a successful pilot of the technology at RWE's Kaskasi wind farm in Germany. These recyclable blades utilize a new resin that allows for material separation and reuse in various applications, marking a significant advancement in wind turbine sustainability. While other blade recycling methods are in development, these "designed-for-recycling" blades represent a major step forward. Sofia, a 1.4 GW project, is slated for completion in 2026 and underscores RWE's commitment to innovation and sustainability in offshore wind. Credit: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Previous Next

Offshore Wind Layout Optimization Offshore wind farm layout optimization is a complex undertaking involving numerous interconnected factors. Key considerations include wind resource assessment, micrositing, turbine spacing, wake effects, turbulence intensity, wind shear, wind veer, atmospheric stability, metocean conditions (wave height, current speed, storm surge), seabed characteristics, geotechnical surveys, bathymetry, water depth, cable routing, array configuration, inter-array cable losses, export cable capacity, grid connection point, substation placement, offshore platform design, floating wind turbine technology, mooring systems, dynamic cable systems, installation vessel accessibility, turbine foundation types (monopile, jacket, gravity base), scour protection, maintenance access, operational costs, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), energy yield maximization, annual energy production (AEP), capacity factor, availability, reliability, turbine lifespan, repowering strategy, decommissioning plan, environmental impact assessment, marine mammal protection, bird strike risk, benthic habitat disturbance, noise pollution, visual impact, radar interference, navigation safety, shipping lanes, fishing grounds, stakeholder engagement, community benefits, economic impact, job creation, supply chain development, port infrastructure, permitting process, regulatory compliance, spatial planning, conflicting uses (e.g., fishing, shipping, military), social acceptance, public opinion, visual amenity, landscape impact, cultural heritage, archaeological sites, marine archaeology, underwater cultural heritage, cumulative impacts, optimization algorithms, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), numerical modeling, wind farm cluster optimization, multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, gradient-based optimization, surrogate modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data-driven optimization, uncertainty quantification, robust optimization, stochastic optimization, risk assessment, sensitivity analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle assessment, supply chain logistics, manufacturing capacity, installation schedule, project financing, insurance, risk management, health and safety, offshore operations, remote sensing, LiDAR, SoDAR, met masts, SCADA systems, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, digital twin, data analytics, big data, cloud computing, high-performance computing, parallel computing, optimization software, simulation tools, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data analysis, cartography, remote sensing data, satellite imagery, aerial surveys, bathymetric data, oceanographic data, meteorological data, wind resource maps, metocean hindcast data, climate change impacts, sea level rise, extreme weather events, climate resilience, adaptation strategies, sustainable development, circular economy, and blue economy. Offshore Wind Layout Optimization Price Please inquire Duration 1-Day Dates TBA - enroll to stay updated Format Virtual (Live) Course Status Not Open Enroll Offshore Wind Layout Optimization Course details will be announced at a later date. If you require any further details or have questions, please feel free to reach out.

Recognizing excellence in offshore wind training and workforce development. Learn about AOWA’s awards and past honorees. Talent Investment Awards January 17, 2025 In 2024 at American Offshore Wind Academy, we trained over 400 people from 160+ companies. There were a few companies who stood out to us for being professional development champions. As a thank you for trusting in our academy and the subject matter experts who instruct our courses, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of our "Talent Investment Award ". This award is for organizations with unparalleled commitment to investing in their employees through offshore wind industry training programs. We are pleased to present this award to Avangrid Renewables & American Bureau of Shipping ! Image courtesy of ABS ABS receives Talent Investment Award at FWS conference Avangrid Renewables American Bureau of Shipping Image courtesy of ABS ABS receives Talent Investment Award at FWS conference 1/3 Top Learner Awards January 28, 2025 In 2024 at American Offshore Wind Academy, we trained 400+ people from over 160 companies. Out of the 400+ attendees from all over the world, there were a few individuals who stood out to us for high attendance and engagement. As a thank you for trusting in our academy and the subject matter experts who instruct our courses, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of our " Top Learner Award ". This award honors those dedicated to professional development through active learning, participation, and attentiveness during training sessions. Top Learners of 2024: George Lo, Marwa Reda, and Xiaodong Liu Top Learners of 2024 Top Learners of 2024 1/1 Energy Drink Award January 30, 2025 Out of the 400+ people, one stood out for his commitment to joining us from across the world in the dead of night! For your impressive engagement at crazy hours in the pursuit of offshore wind knowledge, we are thrilled to announce the recipient of the "Energy Drink Award ". Energy Drink Award: Lowell Morales

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< Back U.S. Offshore Wind: An Update on Near-Term Projects March 24, 2025 The U.S. offshore wind industry, while making leaps and bounds in some areas, has faced a significant amount of turbulence in recent years. A recent report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) projects about 14 GW of wind capacity offshore U.S. coastlines by 2030, significantly shy of the goal of 30 GW set by the Biden administration in 2021. The 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory projects $65 billion will be invested in offshore wind projects by 2030. According to the report, there is 56 GW under development across 37 leases in the United States. There are currently 12 GW of projects with active offtake agreements, including 5 GW under active construction at Vineyard Wind, Revolution Wind, Sunrise Wind, and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. There is merely 172 MW of offshore wind capacity currently installed in the United States as of 2024. This is only a fraction of China’s current capacity (the global leader in offshore wind capacity) with nearly 38 GW online. Increasing material costs, high interest rates, and supply chain disruptions have led multiple offshore wind companies in the last few years to cancel or renegotiate power contracts for planned offshore wind farms. The current administration's policy shifts have also significantly reshaped the near-term trajectory of the U.S. offshore wind pipeline. Following a presidential memorandum that paused offshore wind leasing and mandated a review of existing permits, numerous projects have encountered delays, divestments, and financial write-downs due to heightened economic uncertainties. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the near-term U.S. offshore wind projects, categorizing them based on their status: operational, under construction, approved but not yet under construction, paused or delayed, and temporarily canceled. The Overall Outlook: - 0.172 GW in operation - 5 GW under construction - 3.8 GW approved, not yet under construction - 11.5 GW delayed or paused - 9.6 GW temporarily cancelled Projects in Operation: The U.S. currently has 172 MW (0.172 GW) of operational offshore wind capacity across three pioneering projects. South Fork Wind : America’s first commercial scale offshore wind farm by Ørsted & Skyborn Renewables located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, NY. It’s composed of twelve Siemens Gamesa 11 MW turbines with a nameplate capacity of 130 MW . First approved by the Long Island Power Authority in 2017, construction of South Fork Wind started in January 2022 and ended in March 2024. The project powers around 70,000 Long Island homes. Block Island Pilot Project : A 30 MW pilot project by Ørsted off the coast of Rhode Island that is composed of five GE Haliade 6 MW offshore wind turbines which have replaced 5 diesel generators that previously powered the island. A mere 10% of the output covers 100% of Block Island’s power consumption with the rest being exported to the mainland. Coastal Virginia Pilot Project : A pilot project ( 12 MW ) composed of two 6-megawatt offshore wind turbine generators located approximately 27 miles east of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia in water depths up to 79 ft. The turbines are the first to be installed in United States federal waters and will be used to advise a larger commercial scale development. The pilot project has been fully operational since Fall 2020. Projects Under Construction: There are currently four projects under construction representing around 5 GW of renewable electricity. Vineyard Wind 1 : Vineyard Wind is currently building the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind project over 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts with Avangrid & Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The project will generate renewable energy for over 400,000 homes and businesses. The 806 MW project will consist of 62 General Electric Haliade-X turbines, each capable of generating 13 MW of electricity. Status : Construction activities began in Barnstable in November of 2021 where the onshore substation and onshore export cables are located. Offshore construction activities began in 2022 with offshore export cable installation. Wind turbine installation activities in the lease area began in 2023 and are ongoing. Vineyard Wind 1 achieved first power on January 2, 2024, when one turbine delivered approximately 5 MW of power to the electricity grid. On June 26, 2024, Avangrid announced that it had placed 10 turbines into production. The remaining monopile foundations and transition pieces are still being installed and cable laying operations for the inter-array cables will be conducted throughout April 2025. Recent News : A blade failure on July 13, 2024, resulted in a pause to construction along with immediate remediation efforts to clean up the debris. Vineyard plans to replace all blades from the GE factory in Gaspe, Canada and continue construction. As of January 17th, 2025, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has completed a review and approved the revised COP submitted by Vineyard Wind 1 and removed the suspension order on power generation and the installation of the remaining wind turbines. More information regarding the blade incident here. Revolution Wind : Revolution Wind, the first multi-state offshore wind project will supply 715 MW of offshore wind energy to Rhode Island and Connecticut – enough clean electricity to power more than 350,000 homes. The project by Ørsted & Skyborn will consist of 65 Siemens Gamesa 11-megawatt turbines 15 miles off the Rhode Island Coast and 32 miles southeast of the Connecticut coast. Revolution Wind is adjacent to the already completed South Fork Wind project. Status : Local construction work on Revolution Wind began in 2023 and the project is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Ørsted installed the project’s first monopile foundation in May and its first wind turbine in September. So far they have successfully installed 52 foundations and 9 turbines at Revolution Wind. Revolution Wind Fact Sheet Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (CVOW) : The largest commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. ( 2.6 GW ) composed of 176 14.7-megawatt Siemens Gamesa turbines, which will create enough renewable energy to power up to 660,000 homes. It will be the largest offshore wind project in the nation and the first owned by an electric utility company — Dominion Energy . The CVOW project is credited with creating 2,000 direct and indirect American jobs and $2 billion of economic activity. Status : The project recently reached 50% completion as the final monopiles and transition pieces were installed and remains on track for completion by the end of 2026. As of November 2024, Dominion Energy announced that 78 monopile foundations and 4 offshore substation foundations were installed for the project during the first installation season. CVOW continues to achieve significant construction milestones including the successful installation of the first 16 transition pieces which serve as the junction between the foundation and tower for each of the 176 wind turbines. Delivery of the first three 4,300-ton offshore substations to the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia Beach occurred at the end of January and the first was installed by DEME Group in mid-March. Fully fabricated monopiles, transition pieces, undersea cable and other major components continue to be delivered in preparation for on-schedule installation. Wind turbine tower and blade fabrication is also underway, with nacelle fabrication to begin later this quarter. Check out the full construction timeline here. Sunrise Wind : A 924 MW project by Ørsted consisting of 84 Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 Direct Drive (DD) wind turbines. Located 30 miles east of Long Island’s Montauk Point, the project has the capacity to power nearly 600,000 New York homes. Click here for the latest construction updates. Status : Onshore construction began in summer of 2024. The first phase of construction included the onshore converter station on Union Avenue in Holbrook and establishing laydown yards for equipment and material storage and set-up. As of September 2024, more than half of the advanced foundation components had already been built by Riggs Distler , as the project gears up for offshore construction in 2025. Sunrise Wind is expected to be operational sometime in 2027. Check out the latest construction report here . Projects With Approval, Not Yet Under Construction: Four projects representing about 3.8 GW of renewable energy. Empire Wind : Empire Wind is being built by Equinor and will be located 15-30 miles southeast of Long Island. The project is being developed in two phases. Empire Wind 1 will be composed of 54 Vestas 15 MW turbines with a nameplate capacity of 810 MW , powering 500,000 New York homes. A second part of the lease area, Empire Wind 2 is currently in early-stage development with options currently being assessed. It will bring power onshore at the Sunset Park Onshore Substation, located next to the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. After that, the power will continue to Gowanus Brooklyn Substation where it will interconnect into the New York City grid. Status : Equinor finalized the federal lease for Empire Wind in March 2017 and BOEM issued final approval for the Final Construction and Operations Plan (COP) in February 2024. Construction on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal began in June 2024, with a groundbreaking ceremony. The terminal will take about two years to complete construction. Offshore construction is expected to begin in 2025, and first power is expected to be delivered in late 2026. Empire Wind 1 is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027. Financial close was reached at the end of December 2024 with the project securing a financing package of over $3 billion USD. Maryland Offshore Wind Project : The Maryland Offshore Wind Project by US Wind, Inc consists of three planned phases, which include the proposed installation of up to 114 wind turbine generators, up to four offshore substation platforms, one meteorological tower, and up to four offshore export cable corridors. Two phases, known as MarWin and Momentum Wind , already have offshore renewable energy certificates from the State of Maryland. As for the third phase, the developers plan to build out the remainder of the lease area to fulfill ongoing, government-sponsored demands for offshore wind energy. US Wind, Maryland’s leader in offshore wind development, holds the lease rights to a federal lease area off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. The lease area, about 80,000 acres in size, has the capacity to generate about 2.2 GW of offshore wind energy, which is enough electricity to power over 700,000 homes each year. -The first phase of US Wind’s lease area, called “ MarWin ,” is an offshore wind project that will deliver approximately 300 MW of clean, renewable electricity to Maryland by constructing 22 turbines or less over 20 miles from shore. This will power more than 92,000 homes each year. In addition to building MarWin, which was approved by the state in 2017, US Wind now also plans to develop Momentum Wind , a new 808 MW offshore wind project that will be located 15 miles off the coast of Maryland with up to 55 turbines. When taken together, the two projects will deliver 1,100 MW of clean energy to the grid, powering more than 340,000 homes with renewable energy. More information here: Fact Sheet Status : On December 3rd, 2024, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued its final approval of the company’s Construction and Operations Plan (“COP”), marking the agency’s final permit on US Wind’s federal permitting application. Additionally, the National Marine Fisheries Services (“NMFS”) issued a Letter of Authorization to US Wind on November 26, 2024, marking that agency’s final authorization for US Wind’s construction in the federal lease area off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. On December 10th, US Wind announced that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has approved three permit applications to connect its offshore wind power to the regional electrical grid in Sussex County, Delaware. These approvals allow US Wind to responsibly land its power cables underneath 3R’s Beach parking lot in the Delaware Seashore State Park and safely route them under the Indian River Bay, ultimately connecting to the regional electrical grid at Delmarva Power and Light’s Indian River substation in Dagsboro, Delaware. US Wind plans to begin onshore construction in 2026 and offshore construction in 2028. New England Wind (NEW) 1 & 2 : Iberdrola through Avangrid , its subsidiary in the United States is building New England 1 & 2 which will border the already operational Vineyard Wind 1 to the south in New England. Together, these three projects would have a total capacity of up to 2.6 GW of clean, renewable energy that BOEM estimates could power more than 900,000 homes each year. The projects are situated approximately 20 nautical miles (nm) south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and about 24 nm southwest of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Construction and Operations plan (COP) includes up to 129 wind turbine generators, with up to five offshore export cables transmitting electricity to onshore transmission systems in the Town of Barnstable and Bristol County, Massachusetts. In July 2024, Avangrid announced that it had received full federal approval of the COP for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore projects. The approval of the COP follows the favorable Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Biden Administration in April 2024. Status : On May 15, 2024, the New England Wind project was segregated into two leases, New England Wind 1 (OCS-A 0534) and New England Wind 2 (OCS-A 0561). The northern portion of the original lease was retained by Park City Wind, LLC for the New England Wind 1 Project, formerly Phase 1, and retains the original lease number given by BOEM. The southern portion of the original lease was assigned to Commonwealth Wind, LLC and is now referred to as the New England Wind 2 project, formerly Phase 2. Avangrid had already secured power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the two projects with the state electric distribution companies in Massachusetts (for Commonwealth Wind) and Connecticut (for Park City Wind). However, the developer terminated both PPAs in 2023 with plans to re-enter the projects into new state solicitations. Last march, Avangrid submitted a combined proposal for the two projects which offer the region 1,870 MW of offshore wind power, enough to power nearly 1 million homes. The developer noted that New England Wind 2 is only offered as a combined project with New England Wind 1 to capture important economics of scale and support significant grid upgrades. They also submitted a proposal for just the NEW 1 project, slated to deliver 791 MW . NEW 1 (retained by Park City Wind): The first phase of the project will have an installed capacity of 791 MW , enough energy to power 400,000 homes in the region. With local, state, and federal permits, all interconnection rights secured, and a Project Labor Agreement signed, Avangrid is awaiting approval of a power purchase agreement to begin building this new project in 2025, which is slated to reach full commercial operation by 2029. As of September 6th 2024: Massachusetts selected 791 MW of the New England Wind 1 project. NEW 2 (retained by Commonwealth Wind): Phase 2 is planned to have an installed capacity of up to 1,080 MW , according to the documents at BOEM. On January 19, 2025, the EPA issued the final Clean Air Act Title V operating permit for Commonwealth Wind, LLC’s New England Wind 2 Offshore Wind Energy Development Project. Despite receiving federal approvals, the project is currently contingent upon New England Wind 1 moving forward. Delayed or Paused Projects: Seven projects representing 11.5 GW of renewable electricity. Vineyard Northeast : Avangrid & Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) proposes to construct and operate Vineyard Northeast which covers approximately 132,370 acres and is located approximately 31 miles from Nantucket, Massachusetts and 39 miles from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. According to the Construction & Operations Plan (COP), Vineyard Northeast will include 160 total wind turbine generators (WTG) and is projected to generate around 2.6 GW of electricity, with the potential to power over 900,000 homes. Status : Permits have been submitted to federal authorities in mid-2024 but have not yet been approved and are unlikely to be under the Trump administration. It is assumed that this project is delayed due to political uncertainty. Attentive Energy : In 2022, Attentive Energy participated in a bid for a lease area in the New York Bight, covering 132 square miles off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Attentive Energy, a joint venture between TotalEnergies , Corio Generation , and Rise Light & Power , decided to split the site into two projects: AE1 & AE2. In October 2023, the Attentive Energy One ( 1,400 MW ) project was selected in New York’s third competitive offshore wind solicitation, which was later canceled due to ”technical and commercial complexities between provisional awardees and their partners”. The company decided not to rebid in New York’s latest offshore wind solicitation. Attentive Energy 2 (AE2): A Project off the coast of New Jersey with a capacity of 1,342 MW . In January 2024, it was selected by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). AE2 was set to move forward, with plans to continue development despite putting a pause on AE1 in New York due to potential political hurdles. The project was expected to be operational by 2031 but has been delayed for up to 4 years due to political uncertainties. Status : As of January 23 2025: Attentive Energy 2 have filed a 'Motion for Limited Stay' to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) asking for a year-long delay to pay required securities for the projects Commercial Operation Date (COD) commitment. The first payment, a deposit of USD 33.5 million, was due on 24 January 2025 alongside a USD 3.7 million payment with the state's Research and Monitoring Initiative (RMI). The reasons for this motion are cited as 'delays or uncertainty associated with common infrastructure'. Atlantic Shores South (Project 1 & 2): Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC (ASOW) is a 50:50 partnership between Shell and EDF Renewables North America and its Lease Area is located approximately 10-20 miles off the coast of New Jersey between Atlantic City and Barnegat Light. ASOW owns three lease areas (Atlantic Shores North, Atlantic Shores South, & The New York Bite) totaling more than 400 square miles under active development. Atlantic Shores South Project 1 and 2 have a total capacity of up to 2,800 MW of clean, renewable energy that BOEM estimates could power close to one million homes each year. The projects are approximately 8.7 miles offshore New Jersey at its closest point. The approved COP includes up to 197 total positions for wind turbine generators, offshore substations, and a meteorological tower, with subsea transmission cables making landfall in Atlantic City and Sea Girt, New Jersey. Projects in the other two other lease areas are still in the planning phase and have not yet been approved. Status : In June of 2021, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities awarded Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind a contract to develop 1,510 MW in offshore wind energy, enough to power up to over 700,000 homes. On October 1st 2024, Atlantic Shores announced that it had received Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approvals from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for Projects 1 and 2. Following the changing political landscape and executive orders barring new offshore wind leasing, Shell pulled out of the project and EDF booked a $980 million impairment. EDF says it still hopes to build the project but is silent on when. As of May 14th, 2025, a federal appeals board ordered that a crucial air quality permit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued in October under the Biden Administration to be revoked, sending it back to the agency for further consideration. South Coast Wind 1 & 2 : OW Ocean Winds plans to build South Coast Wind 1 (formerly Mayflower Wind) which will deliver approximately 1,200 MW via an electric grid connection at Brayton Point/Somerset, Massachusetts in the late 2020s. The project area covers approximately 127,388 acres and is about 26 nautical miles (nm) south of Martha’s Vineyard and 20 nm south of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The approved COP includes the construction of up to 141 wind turbine generators and up to five offshore substation platforms located at a maximum of 143 positions, and up to eight offshore export cables located in up to two corridors, potentially making landfall in Brayton Point or Falmouth, Massachusetts. SouthCoast Wind is also looking at Brayton Point for interconnection of the second 1,200 MW of electricity generated in the lease area from South Coast Wind 2 . Falmouth, MA continues to remain an option for this second phase while grid capacity and timing of necessary upgrades are determined. Status : On January 17, 2025, BOEM announced the approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project Construction and Operations Plan (COP). The lease area has the potential to generate up to 2,400 MW of renewable energy for New England and power over 840,000 homes. EDPR and Engie recently booked an impairment of $139 million each and said the construction could be pushed back by up to 4 years from 2025 to 2029. They expect a delay due to the current administration and took a write-down on the asset to reflect the possibility of a four-year delay. Leading Light Wind : The Leading Light Wind project, a 2.4 GW offshore wind farm proposed by Invenergy and energyRe around 40 miles off the coast of New Jersey, is facing significant delays due to ongoing volatility in the wind turbine equipment market. Initially selected by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in January 2024, the project encountered setbacks when its planned turbine supplier, GE Vernova , ceased production of the intended 18 MW turbines. Subsequent negotiations with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy resulted in substantial cost increases, and Vestas was deemed unsuitable, leaving Invenergy without a viable supplier. Status : Invenergy has requested multiple delays from the NJBPU, extending the project's contract pause to May 20, 2025, to navigate these challenges. The project was originally scheduled to begin construction in 2028 and operations in 2032 but this timeline is subject to change. Despite facing challenges, Invenergy remains committed to the project, emphasizing its potential environmental and economic benefits for New Jersey. Temporarily Cancelled Projects: Ten projects representing 9.6 GW of renewable electricity. While not all of these projects have been officially terminated, many require restructuring due to changes in market conditions, likely resulting in significant delays. Ocean Wind 1 and 2 : Ocean Wind 1 ( 1,100 MW ) and Ocean Wind 2 ( 1,148 MW ) were planned to be built off the coast of New Jersey totaling 2.2 GW of potential generation. In late 2023, Ørsted decided to cease the development of Ocean Wind 1 and 2. The projects experienced significant impacts from macroeconomic factors, including high inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain constraints, particularly a vessel delay on Ocean Wind 1 that considerably impacted project timing. The company intends to retain the seabed lease area and consider the best options as part of the ongoing portfolio review. Ørsted agreed to pay New Jersey $125 million to settle claims over the company's cancellation of the two offshore wind farm projects. Skipjack Wind 1 & 2 : The Skipjack Wind project, a 966 MW offshore wind project, was planned to be Maryland's first offshore wind project, located off the coast of the Delmarva Peninsula. In January 2024, Ørsted terminated its offtake agreement with the State of Maryland for the project, citing challenging market conditions (inflation, high-interest rates, and supply chain constraints). While Ørsted terminated the offtake agreement, they stated that they will continue advancing development and permitting for the project, including submitting an updated Construction and Operations plan to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). They also plan to reposition the project for future offtake opportunities. This decision came shortly after Ørsted cancelled its Ocean Wind projects in New Jersey. Vineyard 2 : A proposed 1,200 MW offshore wind project that could have powered 650,000 New England homes. While Massachusetts had agreed to buy 800 MW, the project's full viability depended on Connecticut's participation. The project is no longer moving forward in its original form because Connecticut declined to purchase the remaining 400 MW needed to complete the project, opting for solar and storage projects instead. Consequently, Vineyard Offshore withdrew from contract negotiations, as they couldn't secure the full 1,200 MW. Attentive Energy 1, Community Offshore Wind, and Excelsior Wind: In April 2024, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( NYSERDA ) cancelled three offshore wind projects, that had received provisional awards in October 2023, due to "technical and commercial complexities" and a change in turbine design by GE Vernova . A key factor in the cancellations was GE's decision to halt development of an 18-MW variant of its Haliade-X turbine, which the projects were planned to use. They decided to shift their focus to smaller turbines (15.5/16.5 MW) which led to technical and commercial complexities, making the projects no longer viable. This shift to smaller turbines meant that developers would need to install more turbines to achieve the promised electricity output, which would increase project costs dramatically. These cancelled projects represent 4 GW of provisionally awarded capacity. Attentive Energy 1 (AE1) : A 1,400 MW project set to deliver clean electricity to New York. AE1 was cancelled by NYSERDA in April 2024 due to changes in turbine technology from the preferred provider GE Vernova, which significantly impacted the cost and feasibility of the projects. NYSERDA launched New York's fifth competitive offshore wind solicitation (ORECRFP24-1) on July 17, 2024. Attentive Energy rebid the project but later withdrew. Attentive Energy cited the need to continue evaluating market conditions and future opportunities, while remaining committed to deploying offshore wind and contributing to regional goals. -AE’s statement from October 21, 2024: “Attentive Energy has decided to withdraw its bid from New York State’s fifth solicitation for offshore wind projects. Attentive Energy commends the State’s steadfast support of offshore wind and will continue to evaluate market conditions and future opportunities as they arise. As Attentive Energy continues to advance opportunities from our lease area, we remain committed to deploying offshore wind and contributing toward our region’s shared economic and environmental goals.” Community Offshore Wind : RWE and National Grid have partnered to jointly develop offshore wind projects in the Northeast U.S. As of October 18, 2024, Community Offshore Wind submitted their full proposal to provide clean offshore wind energy for the State of New York. The proposed project could deliver up to 2.8 GW of renewable energy, built in two phases in the developer’s federal offshore wind lease area in the New York Bight. 1,314 MW was planned to be developed in the first phase but was cancelled by NYSERDA. Excelsior Wind : Vineyard Offshore (owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners) plans to build a 1,350 MW project in the New York Bite, approximately 24 miles off the coast of Long Island. The wind farm would deliver enough electricity to power more than 700,000 New York homes. BOEM began an environmental review for Vineyard Mid-Atlantic where the project is located in January 2025. However, President Trump's memorandum pausing offshore wind activities led to the cancellation of scheduled public meetings, effectively halting the review process. Empire Wind 2 : Equinor and bp terminated the Empire Wind 2 project, a 1,260 MW offshore wind farm, citing increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and changing commercial conditions. The companies stated that inflation, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions made the project's existing Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) agreement no longer viable. The cancellation also included the termination of contracts for an offshore substation platform and scour rock installation. The project, previously a joint venture between Equinor and BP, has been reset, and the OREC agreement has been terminated. Equinor now holds full ownership of the Empire Wind projects (including Empire Wind 1 and 2), while BP has taken full ownership of Beacon Wind, which is still in the development process. Ice Breaker Wind (Great Lakes Pilot Project): The 20 MW project, spearheaded by the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo), aimed to install six wind turbines about eight miles off the Cleveland shoreline to test the feasibility of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes. I ntended to be the first freshwater offshore wind farm in North America on Lake Erie, was put on hold indefinitely in December 2023 due to rising costs, challenges, and delays, despite having obtained all necessary permits. LEEDCo remains open to the possibility of partnering with another developer to take over the project, and board members remain optimistic that the project will come to fruition in Cleveland. Resources: Stay up to date on the status of ongoing offshore wind projects in the U.S. Offshore Wind Power Hub : tracks offshore wind policies, projects, and lease areas in the United States, and provides a platform for advocates and policymakers to collaborate and share resources. Check out this interactive map to see all of the ongoing projects in the U.S. Northeast Ocean Data Portal : provides free, user-friendly access to expert-reviewed interactive maps and data on the ocean ecosystem, economy, and culture of the northeastern United States. 4C Offshore (TGS) Offshore Wind Database : 4C Offshore marine intelligence software provides exclusive access to a range of specialized services including the Offshore Substation Database, offline databases, reports, newsletters, online tools and more. You will need Full access to use the 4C Offshore interactive system, access reports, updates, news, and downloads. BOEM Offshore Renewable Activities : Search by state or project for information on U.S. offshore wind projects or use the interactive map. Previous Next

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< Back Statement on Empire Wind 1 Project Pause 4/17/25 Press Statement Cambridge, MA As President of the American Offshore Wind Academy (AOWA), I express deep concern and strong opposition to the recent decision to halt construction activities on the Empire Wind I project—one of the most advanced, fully permitted offshore wind developments in the United States. This abrupt reversal of course not only jeopardizes years of work, billions of dollars in investment, and thousands of jobs—it undermines the very integrity of the U.S. regulatory process. If projects that have cleared every legal, environmental, and community hurdle can still be brought to a halt by political fiat, what message are we sending to the global investment community? That the United States cannot be trusted as a serious, stable place to do business? We are in the middle of a critical energy transition. The demand for clean, resilient, domestic energy has never been higher. Offshore wind is not just about electrons on the grid; it’s about rebuilding industrial capacity, creating good-paying jobs, and protecting our planet for future generations. This is not the time to play politics with energy. We must be reminded why we are in this business in the first place: to deliver sustainable power, economic opportunity, and national security through clean energy leadership. At AOWA, we remain committed to preparing the workforce to build this industry. But we call on federal leadership to match that commitment with consistency, courage, and clarity. Serene Hamsho President, American Offshore Wind Academy (AOWA) Previous Next

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< Back AOWA Collaborates with MassCEC: Targeted Offshore Wind Programs for MWBEs 2/12/25 The American Offshore Wind Academy, in partnership with MassCEC, is developing targeted programs to empower interested and emerging minority or woman entrepreneurs (MWBEs) to succeed and become leaders in the clean energy space. Take our 5-10 minute survey to help shape these valuable workshops, skills training, and networking opportunities. Help us build a stronger, more inclusive clean energy future! We are establishing a training program for MWBEs seeking entry into the offshore wind sector, focusing on entry-level and experienced women-owned businesses. This initiative aims to increase diversity and inclusion within the clean energy industry, foster economic growth in underserved communities, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Through targeted workshops, skills training sessions, and networking opportunities, this program will empower minority and women entrepreneurs to succeed and become leaders within the clean energy space. Are you a minority or woman entrepreneur (MWBE) interested in the burgeoning offshore wind industry? Take our 5-10 minute survey to help shape these valuable workshops, skills training, and networking opportunities. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkG8Fut9psrjA3QLWUs9ERMjwt0ZcSSg9ENmfdJ_zBLQgqbQ/viewform?usp=header This form is intended to understand from a company perspective what are the most in-demand roles (internally and as external contractors) so we can design the most appropriate programs to develop a strong and equitable workforce for projects that power Massachusetts, New England, and beyond. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVydQ4iMbW-w2H8BtRP5-YjdFG5cSGf5viI5IcDuRpDh76qQ/viewform?usp=header All feedback will be treated confidentially (results will be only reported on collectively) - we welcome your open responses. Previous Next

< Back AOWA Announces Partnership with General Electric (GE Vernova) 4/17/24 We are thrilled to announce a dynamic collaboration between the American Offshore Wind Academy and General Electric GE Vernova! As part of this partnership with the global leader in innovative technology and sustainable energy solutions, the GE team will be leading an exclusive transmission course. This course is part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in offshore wind education and will delve deep into the intricacies of offshore wind transmission, offering invaluable insights and expertise to participants. Previous Next

< Back AOWA’s Statement on Executive Order Pausing Offshore Wind Leasing and Permitting 1/22/25 The recent executive order pausing offshore wind leasing and permitting is a serious setback to America’s growing offshore wind industry. This action halts progress in project development, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and port operations, jeopardizing billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs. At a time when national energy demands are rising, offshore wind power offers a reliable, American-made solution that supports a sustainable energy future. Despite this pause, wind energy remains vital to our country’s energy mix, with substantial strides already made in domestic supply chains and commercial-scale developments. A $25 billion wave of investment has spurred growth in shipbuilding and steel production, laying a solid foundation for the industry’s continued expansion. During this uncertain period, training, advocacy, and outreach are more crucial than ever. American Offshore Wind Academy will keep driving the industry forward by offering professional training, cultivating a robust workforce pipeline, and collaborating with stakeholders. Our mission stays firm: to guide the offshore wind community through shifting policy landscapes and ensure a strong, sustainable future for renewable energy in America. -- American Offshore Wind Academy Previous Next

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