New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Faces Significant Delays

Leading Light Wind requests pause due to turbine supplier issues, reflecting broader industry challenges.

Leading Light Wind has asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a pause until December 20 to secure a new turbine blade supplier.
The project has lost key suppliers, including GE Vernova and Siemens Gamesa, causing significant disruptions.
New Jersey has become a focal point for opposition to offshore wind, with environmental and financial concerns raised.
Previous offshore wind projects in New Jersey, such as those by Ørsted, have also faced financial infeasibility and cancellations.
Supporters argue that offshore wind is crucial for reducing fossil fuel dependence, despite the current setbacks.