New York's First Offshore Wind Farm Begins Generating Electricity

South Fork Wind, developed by Ørsted and Eversource, marks a significant milestone in the American clean energy sector.

New York's first offshore wind farm, South Fork Wind, has begun generating electricity, marking a significant milestone in the American clean energy story.
The wind farm, developed by Danish energy company Ørsted and utility Eversource, currently has two of its planned 12 turbines operational.
When fully operational, South Fork Wind will generate 132 megawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power more than 70,000 homes.
Despite recent setbacks in the industry, other projects like Revolution Wind in Rhode Island and Connecticut are advancing, demonstrating the potential of offshore wind energy.
Offshore wind is a critical part of New York's plan to transition to a carbon-free electricity system by 2040, with a goal to install 9 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035.