Largest U.S. Wind Farm Approved Off Martha’s Vineyard

The Sunrise Wind project, a joint effort by Orsted and Eversource, is set to power nearly 600,000 homes by 2026.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management approved the Sunrise Wind project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, which will be the largest wind farm in the U.S.
The project, a collaboration between Orsted and Eversource, aims to power nearly 600,000 homes and is expected to be operational by 2026.
It represents the seventh offshore wind farm approved under the Biden administration, contributing to the goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by the decade’s end.
The Sunrise Wind project will support over 800 jobs annually during construction and 300 jobs during operations.
This approval marks a significant advancement for the offshore wind industry, which has faced challenges such as rising interest rates and supply chain issues.