Revolution Wind offshore windfarm begins delivering power to New England

The 704-MW Revolution Wind windfarm, which was developed by a 50/50 joint venture between Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, was one of several offshore windfarms in the US that the Trump administration recently tried to halt.

The Revolution Wind windfarm will deliver power under a fixed-price, 20-year agreement with energy utilities in Rhode Island and Connecticut, providing price certainty and stability for consumers.

“At a time of rising electricity demand, Revolution Wind supports a growing regional economy, including energy-intensive industries such as manufacturing and data centres,” said the joint venture. 

“Once the project reaches full commercial operations, analysis from the State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection finds that Revolution Wind will save New England ratepayers as much as US$500M per year in wholesale energy costs.”

Revolution Wind is expected to generate energy year-round, with particularly strong output expected in the winter months, when energy supplies into New England can be constrained, and prices can spike. 

ISO New England, the entity responsible for operating the electric grid, has noted the importance of offshore wind energy projects, including Revolution Wind, to the region’s grid reliability, particularly in winter.

Ørsted chief development officer Amanda Dasch said, “Revolution Wind is adding affordable, reliable American-made energy to New England’s grid, helping to meet growing energy demand and lower consumer costs.

“Built by local, highly skilled union workers, Revolution Wind is a testament to states tapping their energy resources to strengthen regional energy security. We are grateful to the leadership of Rhode Island and Connecticut, our labour partners, utility customers, and the many other stakeholders whose collaboration has made this milestone possible.”