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< Back Offshore Wind: Fueling Economic Growth Across the U.S. February 12, 2025 Offshore wind power is more than just a clean energy source; it's a catalyst for economic revitalization, creating a ripple effect of jobs, investment, and opportunity that stretches across the United States. While the turbines themselves capture the imagination of many, the true story lies in the intricate supply chain that fuels this burgeoning industry, a network that spans the nation and breathes new life into communities from coast to coast. The narrative of offshore wind isn't confined to coastal regions. It's a story woven across the country, where American ingenuity and manufacturing prowess are driving a wave of economic growth. From steel mills in the Midwest to shipyards along the Gulf Coast, businesses are seizing the opportunities presented by this burgeoning sector, creating a tapestry of economic activity that benefits communities nationwide. Manufacturing Momentum: Building the Foundation for a Clean Energy Future The offshore wind industry relies on a complex web of suppliers, manufacturers, and skilled workers. This translates into a surge in demand for everything from raw materials like steel to specialized components like turbines and cables. Steel mills in states like Ohio, Kentucky, and Alabama are ramping up production to meet the demand for wind-grade steel, fueling a resurgence in American manufacturing. Factories are also expanding and retooling to produce nacelles, blades, and other critical components, creating high-paying jobs and revitalizing industrial centers. This manufacturing momentum isn't just about big corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses across the country are finding their niche in the offshore wind supply chain. From providing specialized engineering services to fabricating custom parts, these businesses are becoming integral players in the industry, contributing to local economies and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs. Shipbuilding Surge: Launching a New Era of Maritime Prosperity The construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms require a specialized fleet of vessels, creating a surge in demand for shipbuilding and related maritime services. Shipyards in states like Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Wisconsin are buzzing with activity, building and retrofitting vessels that will transport components, install turbines, and maintain offshore wind farms for decades to come. This shipbuilding boom is not only creating jobs in coastal communities but also supporting a vast network of suppliers across the country, from engine manufacturers to electronics providers. This resurgence in shipbuilding is breathing new life into once-dormant shipyards, creating opportunities for skilled tradespeople like welders, electricians, and machinists. It's also driving investment in port infrastructure, as coastal communities prepare to serve as hubs for offshore wind development. A National Network: Jobs and Opportunity Across 40 States The impact of the offshore wind supply chain extends far beyond manufacturing and shipbuilding. A recent report from Oceantic Network revealed that the industry's supply chain touches 40 states, with nearly 2,000 supplier contracts in place. This means that even landlocked states are benefiting from the offshore wind boom, with businesses providing everything from logistics and transportation services to financial and legal expertise. The ripple effect of this economic activity is significant. The offshore wind industry is not just creating jobs directly related to manufacturing and construction; it's also supporting a wide range of ancillary industries, from hospitality and retail to education and training. This creates a multiplier effect, where the benefits of offshore wind development spread throughout local communities and regional economies. Investing in the Future: Building a Skilled Workforce The growth of the offshore wind industry requires a skilled workforce, and investments in education and training are crucial to ensuring that American workers are ready to seize these opportunities. Community colleges and vocational schools are developing specialized training programs to prepare workers for careers in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and offshore operations. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs are providing workers with the hands-on experience they need to succeed in this dynamic industry. These workforce development initiatives are not only creating pathways to well-paying jobs but also ensuring that the U.S. has the talent pool it needs to compete in the global offshore wind market. Live-virtual trainings on technical aspects of offshore wind are also playing a pivotal role in preparing a dynamic workforce. These interactive sessions provide an accessible way to disseminate critical knowledge about the complex technologies and processes involved in offshore wind, from turbine installation and maintenance to grid integration and safety protocols. For industry professionals, these trainings offer opportunities to upskill, stay abreast of the latest innovations, and enhance their expertise, leading to improved project efficiency and performance. Simultaneously, they empower workforce development initiatives by equipping potential new entrants with foundational knowledge, bridging the skills gap, and creating pathways to well-paying jobs in this rapidly expanding sector. The American Offshore Wind Academy offers a variety of technical training taught by industry professionals. Check out some of our available courses: Transmission , MetOcean , Risk Management , Ports & Vessels , Financing , Geophysical & Geotechnical , OSW Upskilling . A Win-Win: Clean Energy and Economic Growth The offshore wind industry represents a win-win for America. It's a pathway to clean, reliable energy that reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigates the impacts of climate change. It's also a powerful engine for economic growth, creating jobs, driving investment, and revitalizing communities across the nation. By boosting domestic manufacturing and employing skilled workers across the country, the offshore wind industry demonstrates that clean energy and economic prosperity can go hand in hand. Check out this interactive map from ACP: Proposed Investments in U.S. Offshore Wind Sources Oceanic Network , ACP , Real Clear Energy , Offshore Wind Biz , Riviera Previous Next

< Back The Reef Effect: How Offshore Wind Benefits Marine Life July 24, 2025 Recent marine biology studies reveal a complex interplay between wind farm infrastructure and ocean inhabitants. While construction noise can temporarily displace marine mammals and affect fish behavior, the resulting artificial reefs often create thriving marine sanctuaries. Understanding these dynamics is crucial as we balance our urgent need for clean energy with our responsibility to protect ocean ecosystems. When hard structures are introduced into the ocean, they often transform into artificial reefs . These are man-made structures deliberately placed in the sea to mimic the characteristics of natural reefs. Oceanographers and other researchers have long observed how submerged shipwrecks and bridges can become home to diverse and colorful arrays of marine species. Similarly, the underwater portions of many offshore wind turbines in Europe, China, and other parts of the globe have demonstrated this same phenomenon. Offshore wind turbine foundations, along with their scour protection (such as rocks placed around the base), act as artificial reefs, attracting marine life and potentially enhancing local biodiversity. This "reef effect" occurs because these hard structures provide new surfaces for marine organisms to attach to, creating essential habitats for algae, shellfish, and various fish species. Scour Protection: More Than Just Foundation Support Scour, analogous to erosion, is the process by which waves and currents remove sediment from around the base of a structure. For offshore wind turbines and their connecting subsea cables, this phenomenon poses a significant threat to their stability and integrity. To counteract this, engineers frequently deploy scour protection measures, which are critical for the long-term viability of these projects. These protective measures often consist of materials like rocks, concrete mattresses, or grout bags strategically placed around the turbine foundations and along unburied cable routes. Their primary function is to create a stable barrier that prevents currents from washing away the seabed sediment, which could otherwise undermine the turbine's base. Additionally, scour protection safeguards the vital inter-array and export cables from exposure and potential damage. Beyond their engineering purpose, these scour protection elements inadvertently contribute to the artificial reef effect of offshore wind farms. The varied surfaces and interstitial spaces created by the rocks, mattresses, and bags offer diverse habitats, shelter, and foraging grounds for a range of marine species. This secondary benefit is an important consideration in the ecological assessment of offshore wind projects, highlighting how essential infrastructure can also play a role in marine biodiversity enhancement. How Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations and Scour Protection Create Thriving Marine Habitats Offshore wind farm structures are more than just sources of renewable energy; they create unique artificial reef environments that often become thriving marine ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as the "reef effect" by marine biologists, arises as the turbine's steel foundations and scour protection systems rapidly become colonized by various marine organisms. These submerged structures quickly form the base of complex food webs. Organisms like mussels, barnacles, and diverse species of algae readily attach to the steel foundations, acting as "fouling organisms" and marking the start of a new artificial reef. The vertical pillars of the foundation provide ideal attachment points for these filter-feeding organisms, while the rocky scour protection at the base offers crucial shelter for bottom-dwelling species such as cod, lobsters, and crabs. The introduction of these novel surfaces leads to the rapid colonization of various organisms, including mussels, macroalgae, barnacles, filter-feeding arthropods, and anemones , which often exhibit distinct vertical zonation. This can result in a significant increase in biomass, potentially up to 4,000-fold compared to original sediments, attracting larger species like crabs and lobsters. Studies have identified three successional stages for these biofouling communities: Pioneer stage (0-2 years): Initial colonization by opportunistic species. Intermediate stage (3-5 years): Increased diversity of suspension feeders. Climax stage (6+ years): Domination by species like plumose anemones and blue mussels, indicating a mature and stable community. Different foundation types contribute to diverse habitats : Monopile foundations , the most common type, offer expansive vertical surfaces for mussels, barnacles, and other filter-feeding organisms to attach. These colonizing species form the foundation of a complex food web, attracting fish and crustaceans that seek both food and shelter. Jacket foundations , with their intricate lattice-like structure, create numerous hiding spots and breeding grounds for species like cod and pouting. Gravity-based foundations provide extensive horizontal surfaces near the seabed, becoming prime real estate for soft corals, anemones, and sponges. Beyond the foundations, scour protection measures also create vital microhabitats. These rocky areas provide refuge for lobsters and crabs and suitable surfaces for kelp attachment, further contributing to the development of rich marine communities. Research consistently shows that these artificial reefs can support biomass levels up to 200 times greater than surrounding sandy areas, highlighting their significant potential for enhancing marine biodiversity. The Oceanography Society Offshore Wind Farms as De Facto Marine Sanctuaries An additional benefit of some wind farms is their role as de facto marine sanctuaries. Fishing activities are often restricted within their boundaries, creating safe havens where fish populations can recover and flourish. This reduced fishing pressure around the wind farm structures frequently results in a "spill-over effect" into adjacent fishing zones, increasing available fish stocks for commercial fisheries. This artificial reef environment attracts both resident and migratory species. Schools of fish commonly gather around turbine foundations, utilizing them as feeding grounds and nursery areas. Marine mammals, particularly seals, have also been observed foraging in these areas, indicating that the structures create productive hunting grounds. Ecological Benefits and Research Findings The colonization process typically follows a predictable succession pattern, with early colonizers like barnacles and tube worms preparing the surface for later arrivals. Over time, these communities become increasingly complex and stable, contributing significantly to local marine biodiversity and potentially enhancing fish populations in the surrounding waters. Scientists have specifically observed that juvenile fish greatly benefit from these structures, as they provide protection from larger predators and create crucial nursery areas. Monitoring data from established wind farms in the North Sea consistently indicates a significant increase in fish abundance, with some sites reporting up to 50% higher population densities compared to surrounding areas. Species like cod, pouting, and various flatfish show a particular affinity for these structures, using them for shelter and feeding grounds. Furthermore, the abundant suspension feeders on offshore wind farm structures act as "biofilters," actively removing particles from the water column. This can lead to localized reductions in turbidity and increased light penetration, benefiting other marine life. These organisms also efficiently transfer pelagic food sources to the benthic community, potentially increasing overall secondary production. Studies have shown that sediments around turbines become enriched with organic matter from filter feeder fecal pellets, leading to increased macrofaunal densities and species richness. Higher trophic levels, including various fish species, seabirds, and marine mammals, are also attracted to offshore wind farms for both shelter and food. Fish species such as Atlantic cod and black sea bass are frequently found associated with these structures, either aggregating due to the attraction of the enhanced habitat or experiencing increased production due to improved conditions. While some species prey on the biofouling community, others are attracted for non-trophic reasons like seeking shelter or social aggregation. Nature Inclusive Design: The Artificial Reef Effect Traditional scour protection, while effective for safeguarding underwater infrastructure, often overlooks its potential as a marine habitat. However, adopting a nature-inclusive design for scour protection can transform these necessary structures into thriving ecosystems, leveraging the artificial reef effect . This approach not only protects offshore wind turbine foundations but also significantly enhances the biodiversity of the surrounding marine environment, particularly in areas predominantly characterized by soft-bottom habitats. To maximize the ecological benefits, the design of scour protection can be optimized to mimic the complexity of naturally occurring marine habitats . Incorporating a variety of structures—both large and small, with diverse hole sizes and an array of rock shapes and sizes—increases both the surface area and habitat complexity of the scour protection layers. This multifaceted approach provides essential shelter for larger, mobile species while also creating suitable refuges for smaller organisms, juvenile life stages, and attached species, thereby fostering greater biodiversity. Further enhancing biodiversity can be achieved by modifying the overall shape of the scour protection. Irregular designs, featuring extensions in multiple directions, generate additional surface area for marine growth. Furthermore, diversifying rock sizes and shapes, incorporating more calcareous rocks, and enhancing surface roughness can significantly contribute to a richer ecosystem. The strategic introduction of specific species, such as ecosystem engineering species, can further accelerate the development of a robust and diverse community within the scour protection. A Study from Block Island A groundbreaking, seven-year study, "Demersal fish and invertebrate catches relative to construction and operation of North America’s first offshore wind farm," offers compelling insights into the ecological impact of the Block Island Wind Farm. This pioneering research, the first of its kind in the United States, meticulously tracked nearly 664,000 individual fish across 61 species around the wind turbines. Contrary to concerns about potential negative effects, researchers found no adverse impacts on bottom-dwelling fish populations during either the construction or operational phases of the wind farm. Instead, they observed a remarkable phenomenon: fish populations were thriving around these new artificial reefs . The turbine foundations provided an unexpected boon, serving as a substrate for mussels, which became a readily available food source. Furthermore, the structures functioned as vital nursery habitats, offering shelter and protection for young fish. The most significant and conclusive finding was a substantial increase in the congregation of black sea bass around the Block Island wind farm . This positive correlation is likely due to the species' preference for physical structures, which the turbine foundations readily provide. While an increase in Atlantic cod was also noted, the frequency of these observations was not sufficient to draw definitive conclusions. The Block Island study strongly suggests that offshore wind turbines can, in fact, create flourishing marine ecosystems, acting as beneficial artificial reefs. RWE and ARC Marine Pilot RWE and ARC marine® have launched the world's first full-scale pilot project, Reef Enhancement for Scour Protection (RESP) , at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm in England. This initiative involves deploying over 75,000 eco-engineered Reef Cubes, made from low-carbon, recycled materials, as a sustainable alternative to traditional rock scour protection. The project aims to simultaneously protect turbine foundations and enhance marine biodiversity through Nature Inclusive Design, fostering vibrant marine ecosystems while meeting critical engineering needs. ARC marine and RWE view this as a flagship project to demonstrate and evaluate the potential for Nature Inclusive Design (NID) solutions to effectively meet both engineering and biodiversity requirements. The reef cubes® — designed and manufactured by ARC marine are engineered with rough surfaces and built-in shelter spaces that promote the settlement and protection of local marine species, such as European seabass, common starfish and brown crab. The data and insights gathered from the RESP pilot will help to assess the potential benefits of using Nature Inclusive Design to increase biodiversity within future offshore developments while addressing a critical engineering issue. Deriving multiple benefits in this way delivers increased value and could lead to setting new practices for biodiversity integration across the renewables industry. Conceptual Model, RWE Marine Cube, ARC Marine & RWE Examples of Nature-Based Design Products: Reef Balls : Reef Balls® can be added on top of, placed next to, or integrated into a scour protection layer. They can be customized to meet specific project needs and designed to attract use by specific focal species. They are designed to withstand movement and damage in storms and can be installed using a variety of methods. They are made from marine grade pH-neutralized concrete resulting in a pH similar to seawater. They can be customized to more closely resemble natural habitats and are constructed with a rough textured surface to promote colonization of marine epifauna. Reef Balls, Reef Innovations Layer Cakes : Layer Cakes® are designed to provide increased horizontal surface area for colonization of benthic epifauna (when compared to Reef Balls®). They come in a variety of sizes and can be added on top of, placed next to, or integrated into a scour protection layer and are installed using a crane. Layer Cakes can be customized to meet specific project needs and designed to attract use by specific focal species by customizing the number, shape, and size of layers. Layer Cakes, Ørsted Reef Cubes : The ARC Marine Reef Cubes are an advanced, versatile artificial reef solution made from 98% recycled, plastic-free materials, offering 91% carbon savings. Developed through extensive research, their patented design with textured finishes and adjustable passageways promotes the growth of local marine life. These cubes come in various sizes and can be used for coastal defense, fisheries, and offshore projects, including scour protection, artificial reefs, and fill-ins, with modularity allowing for diverse and stable reef system constructions. Reef Cube, RWE Reef Matts: The ARC Marine Reef mat is an environmentally friendly, low-carbon concrete alternative to traditional subsea mattresses. It promotes biodiversity through its Nature Inclusive Design with 3D textures, is made from 98% recycled materials, offers significant carbon savings, and provides cost benefits by avoiding decommissioning. Reef Matt by ARC Marine Ørsted Deploys 3-D Printed Reef Structures at the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm Recognizing the urgent need to address the drastic decline in cod populations within the Kattegat, a sea area between Sweden and Denmark, an innovative project was launched in 2022 by Ørsted and WWF Verdensnaturfonden / WWF Denmark . This initiative saw the deployment of a dozen 3D-printed reef structures on the seabed between the wind turbines at the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm . Developed through a collaboration between WWF Netherlands and Reef Design Lab , and produced by the Italian company D-Shape , these biocompatible reefs are designed to create much-needed habitats for cod. Years of overfishing, oxygen depletion, and habitat loss have severely impacted the Kattegat's cod stock, which is now 90% lower than in 1990 . As a vital top predator, the scarcity of cod disrupts the delicate marine ecosystem, leading to an overgrowth of species like green crabs that negatively impact crucial eelgrass beds—important habitats and carbon sinks. The hope is that these uniquely shaped, wedding cake-like structures, approximately one cubic meter in size, will provide varied hiding spaces for fish and hard surfaces for other organisms, ultimately contributing to the recovery of the cod population and the overall health of the marine environment. Ørsted Offshore Wind & Aquaculture The co-location of offshore wind farms (OWF) and aquaculture, often referred to as a Multi-use Setting (MUS) , has emerged as a strategy to optimize the use of marine space and potentially benefit marine wildlife and fish populations. Beyond the artificial reef effect, integrating aquaculture, especially with shellfish or seaweed farming, within OWFs can be a nature-based solution that supports threatened species and contributes to wider ecosystem services. For example, co-locating wind farms with farming of blue mussels and sugar kelp can deliver emission free energy, nutritious seafood, and positive ecosystem services through emission (CO2 and nutrients) capture and utilization. The diagram below shows how the integration of low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) can benefit the surrounding ecosystem. Communications, Earth, & Environment Low Trophic Aquaculture , which involves farming shellfish and seaweed, provides a sustainable method for food production with a significantly smaller carbon footprint than land-based agriculture. These aquatic organisms naturally purify the water by absorbing surplus nutrients and carbon dioxide, leading to improved water quality and a reduction in ocean acidification. By offering a protein source with minimal environmental impact and enabling the recirculation of nutrients from marine to terrestrial environments, LTA can provide a multitude of benefits when co-located with offshore wind farms. Conclusion: A Symbiotic Future for Energy and Ocean Life The journey towards a sustainable energy future is intrinsically linked with our stewardship of the marine environment. As this article has explored, offshore wind farms, far from being mere industrial installations, are proving to be dynamic contributors to ocean ecosystems. The "reef effect," driven by the very foundations and essential scour protection of wind turbines, transforms these structures into vibrant artificial reefs, fostering biodiversity and providing crucial habitats for a myriad of marine species. Innovative approaches, such as the deployment of 3D-printed reefs and the adoption of nature-inclusive designs, further amplify these ecological benefits, actively contributing to the restoration of vulnerable populations. Moreover, the de facto marine sanctuaries created by restricted fishing zones within wind farms offer a vital reprieve for marine life, leading to spill-over effects that benefit surrounding areas. Looking ahead, the potential for co-locating offshore wind with sustainable aquaculture presents an exciting frontier, promising not only clean energy and food production but also enhanced ecosystem services. Ultimately, the evolving understanding of the "reef effect" underscores a powerful truth: with thoughtful design and a commitment to ecological integration, offshore wind development can indeed forge a symbiotic future, where our pursuit of renewable energy actively contributes to a healthier, more resilient ocean. Interested in learning more? 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< Back Offshore Wind: The Reliability Anchor Hiding in Plain Sight May 16th, 2025 Written by Adrienne Downey, Director of Offshore Wind at Power Advisory LLC. As electricity demand surges and fossil generation retires, North America’s grid is entering a reliability crunch. According to NERC, half the U.S. grid could face capacity shortfalls within the decade. In PJM, summer peaks are forecast to reach 230 GW by 2045 , while New York’s winter peak could hit 52 GW by 2040 — more than double today’s level. Traditionally, gas has been the grid’s safety net. But that role is slipping. Turbine backlogs now push deployment into the 2030s, and new 25% steel and aluminum tariffs add cost and complexity. Even firm resources are proving far less firm than assumed. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are the next big hope for some. On paper, they offer scalable, flexible, zero-carbon nuclear capacity. But early analysis pegs SMR costs at $863/kW annually — about $109/MWh , assuming a generous 90% capacity factor. As Twain said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes.” The pattern of underestimating costs for complex, capital-heavy infrastructure should give anyone pause. SMRs remain unproven at scale, subject to long permitting timelines, and exposed to the same material tariffs now hobbling other technologies. And beyond economics, they reopen nuclear’s thorniest questions — from operational risk to multi-century waste management. The U.S. has no active plan for permanent high-level waste storage, and Yucca Mountain remains stalled. Expecting institutions to safely steward radioactive material over millennia, when most policy can barely see past the next budget cycle, is a gamble with profound implications. What we need is a resource that’s reliable, scalable, clean, and ready to build now. That’s offshore wind. Solar and onshore wind are foundational to our energy future, and the recent surge in storage is a welcome boon. But storage still needs power . Offshore wind brings unique value: strong, steady output during winter, when electrification-driven demand is rising. Along the Eastern Seaboard, ELCC studies show offshore wind delivering up to 69% of its nameplate capacity during peak conditions. In New York, a 25 GW offshore portfolio could contribute up to 10 GW of winter reliability — nearly 20% of peak. In PJM, New Jersey’s 11 GW target could deliver 7.6 GW of ELCC-qualified capacity. Pull offshore wind from the table, and reserve margins collapse. Up to 20 GW of dependable, clean capacity disappears. Scarcity pricing kicks in. Ratepayers take the hit — or worse yet, are left in the dark. And this all assumes everything else goes right — new gas, storage, seamless imports. But now even Canadian hydro imports face a 25% tariff — a cost hit households can ill afford — especially during winter, when rising grocery prices, heating bills, and inflation have already strained family budgets. Like all new generation in active development, offshore wind is tariff-exposed today — but once built, it delivers power without volatile fuel costs, trade dependencies, or emissions. And as we’ll explore in a future piece, the influence of zero-fuel resources on market pricing may prove just as powerful. Resilience isn’t ideological — it’s structural. And offshore wind is a pillar we can’t afford to remove. You don’t need to believe in climate change to believe in keeping the lights on. You just need to believe in the numbers. And they say offshore wind isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline. Previous Next

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Digital Twin Fundamentals for Offshore Wind Price Please inquire Duration 1-Day Dates TBA - enroll to stay updated Format Virtual (Live) Course Status Open Enroll Digital Twin Fundamentals for Offshore Wind This one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept and practical implementation of digital twins in the offshore wind industry. Participants will gain a deep understanding of digital twin technology, its applications, benefits, and its crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and decision-making processes within offshore wind projects. Who Should Attend This course is tailored for professionals in the offshore wind industry looking to enhance their knowledge of digital twins and how they can be effectively applied in wind farm operations. It is suitable for engineers, project managers, data analysts, and anyone interested in the latest advancements in offshore wind technology. Whether you are new to digital twins or seeking to expand your expertise, this course provides valuable insights and practical skills. Course Overview: Understanding Digital Twins in Offshore Wind - Key components and technologies involved in creating digital twins. - Real-world applications and benefits of digital twins. Building Digital Twins for Wind Farms - The process of creating a digital twin for offshore wind farms. - Data collection, sensors, and IoT devices. - Data management, storage, and integration for digital twins. - Hands-on exercises in setting up digital twin models. Monitoring, Analysis, and Predictive Maintenance - Real-time monitoring of offshore wind assets through digital twins. - Data analysis, anomaly detection, and trend forecasting. - Predictive maintenance and risk mitigation through digital twin insights. - Case studies on improved maintenance strategies. Digital Twins for Decision-Making and Optimization - The role of digital twins in operational decision-making. - Scenario analysis, optimization, and resource planning. - Integration with existing systems and software. - Future trends and advancements in digital twin technology. Course Instructors Espen Krogh Senior Technical Advisor, TGS Espen Krogh is a senior technical advisor in TGS and the chairperson of the OPC Foundation Wind Power Plant working group. In his career, he has worked his way from being SW developer in Kongsberg Maritime, to CTO- and eventually CEO in TGS Prediktor, a company that was acquired by TGS in 2022. Espen headed TGS Prediktor when the company was awarded and extensive real-time data management contract in the SSE/Equinor Dogger Bank project – the world’s largest offshore windfarm. TGS has data, expertise, and tools for the complete lifecycle of offshore windfarms. Thibaut Forest Principal Data Scientist, Equinor Thibaut Forest is a principal data scientist at Equinor with a six-year track record in creating digital solutions for wind farms. His skills in understanding data and using machine learning have been key in a wide array of projects aimed at making wind farms more profitable. These projects include work on both traditional and floating wind farms. Thibaut has led a team that watches over the health of wind farm equipment and is now working on new ways to use data to predict and prevent unexpected breakdowns. His work is especially important for the Dogger Bank wind farm, which is on its way to becoming the biggest of its kind in the world. The course outline is subject to change and a detailed agenda will be shared after enrollment.

< Back Shell Pulls Back From Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project January 31, 2025 In a significant blow to New Jersey's ambitious offshore wind energy plans, Shell has announced it is pausing its involvement in the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind . During its fourth-quarter earnings call, the energy giant revealed it was writing down its investment in the project by a substantial $996 million, signaling serious concerns about its financial viability. "We just don’t see that it fits both our capabilities nor the returns that we would like," Shell Chief Financial Officer Sinead Gorman explained, effectively halting Shell's participation. This decision throws the future of Atlantic Shores, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables North America , into considerable doubt. The 2.8 GW project, located around 9 miles off the New Jersey coast, was once considered a flagship venture, touted as the closest offshore wind project to shore along the Eastern Seaboard. However, its proximity to the coast also made it a lightning rod for criticism, drawing fire from New Jersey Republicans and even former President Donald Trump, who publicly targeted the project. While EDF Renewables has yet to issue a formal statement, Atlantic Shores released a statement asserting its intention to move forward. “Atlantic Shores is committed to New Jersey and delivering the Garden State’s first offshore wind project. Business plans, projects, portfolio projections, and scopes evolve over time – and as expected for large, capital-intensive infrastructure projects like ours, our shareholders have always prepared long-term strategies that contemplate multiple scenarios that enable Atlantic Shores to reach its full potential. While we can’t comment on the views of shareholders, Atlantic Shores intends to continue progressing New Jersey’s first offshore wind project and our portfolio in compliance with our obligations to local, state, and federal partners under existing leases and relevant permits.” Shell's decision to step back from Atlantic Shores reflects a broader trend of the company scaling back its investments in renewable energy. Despite previously positioning offshore wind as a central pillar of its net-zero emissions strategy announced in 2020, Shell has steadily retreated from the sector. Rising project costs and investor pressure for higher returns in the traditional oil and gas business have led the company to prioritize "performance, discipline, and simplification," according to a company spokesperson. This includes a focus on "value maximization in key markets where we have an advantaged position." Shell had already sold its stake in a Massachusetts offshore wind project last year, further demonstrating its shifting priorities. The withdrawal is a significant setback for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's ambitious offshore wind energy goals. The state has already faced setbacks in its renewable energy plans, notably the cancellation of the Ørsted project last year. The loss of Shell's backing for Atlantic Shores raises serious questions about the feasibility of the project moving forward and casts a shadow over New Jersey's broader efforts to transition to clean energy sources. The future of Atlantic Shores, and indeed New Jersey's offshore wind industry, now hangs in the balance. Credit: E&E News Update (2/3/25): New Jersey has cancelled its fourth solicitation for offshore wind capacity. The state's Board of Public Utilities said that while there were three initial bidders for the 1.2 GW to 4 GW solicitation, Corio-Total-Rise joint venture Attentive Energy and RWE-National Grid venture Community Offshore Wind have since pulled out, leaving only Atlantic Shores to submit a best and final offer. Shell's decision to pull out of the Atlantic Shores joint venture with EDF contributed to the Board's decision to cancel the solicitation, as well as President Donald Trump's indefinite delay on new federal permitting. According to Christine Guhl-Sadovy, from New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, "A number of reasons led to this decision, notably Shell backing out as an equity partner in the Atlantic Shores project and backing away from the American clean energy market, as well as uncertainty driven by federal actions and permitting. "The Board concluded that an award in New Jersey's fourth offshore wind solicitation, despite the manifold benefits the industry offers to the state, would not be a responsible decision at this time." Credit: ReNews.biz Previous Next

< Back Marketing Communications Manager (Currently filled) North America Job Type Internship Workspace Remote Apply Now Please note that this role is filled and not currently hiring. If you wish to send your profile for us to keep on file in case of future openings, please send your resume and cover letter to info@aowacademy.com . About the Role We are looking for a proactive, creative Communication Manager intern to handle AOWA's social media accounts, primarily LinkedIn, and contribute to our News section. This position is ideal for university or college students who are passionate about renewable energy, communications, or digital media. As our Communication Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing AOWA's online presence and sharing important updates with our audience in the U.S. and globally. Key Responsibilities - Social Media Management: Oversee and manage all AOWA social media platforms, focusing primarily on LinkedIn. - Content Creation: Write, edit, and publish regular posts about AOWA’s activities, achievements, and industry trends. - Industry News and Articles: Research and write articles on current events, advancements, and key trends in the offshore wind industry, both domestically and internationally. - Community Engagement: Engage with followers and respond to messages and comments to build a strong online community. - Analytics and Reporting: Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the effectiveness of social media and content efforts. - Team Support : Collaborate with AOWA's team to assist with communications tasks as needed, including supporting events, outreach initiatives, and internal projects. Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a university or college, ideally studying communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. - Strong writing skills and ability to create clear, engaging content. - Familiarity with social media platforms. - Interest in renewable energy and offshore wind industry (a plus). - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting. About Us American Offshore Wind Academy is a pioneering initiative driven by senior leaders within the offshore wind industry who are committed to advancing and strengthening the sector in the United States and worldwide through comprehensive education, training, and collaboration. The American Offshore Wind Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply Now

< Back AOWA Announces Partnership with Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) 2/01/24 As part of this collaboration, AOWA will be leading a specialized workshop on blade testing and inspection scheduled for May. This workshop will provide invaluable insights into the certification process, inspection methods, typical findings, and repair options for offshore wind blades. Previous Next

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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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the leadership, management and overall safe and successful execution of Vestas offshore construction projects in the United States. Prior to joining Vestas in April 2022, Amy was the Chief Corporate Officer for Vineyard Wind where she managed the team responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization including financing, cost and budget control, revenue management, IT, HR, and other corporate functions for the joint venture between Avangrid Renewables and CIP. Amy has been in the wind industry for over 20 years, previously with Avangrid Renewables, where she held various operations and management roles and was responsible for asset management and operational strategies for Avangrid’s 65+ onshore wind farms in the US. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science & Technology with a concentration in Energy from James Madison University, and currently lives in Boston with her husband and 2-year-old son.