Lease signed for first-ever offshore wind farm in U.S.

By Admin
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Cape Wind President Jim Gordon take part in a historical event for the U.S. by singing the first lease for...


U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Cape Wind President Jim Gordon take part in a historical event for the U.S. by singing the first lease for an offshore wind farm in the federal waters of the United States. The signing took place at the Offshore Wind Conference held by the American Wind Energy Association.

“This crucial milestone opens a new chapter of clean electricity production and a new source of jobs for our nation,” stated Jim Gordon, President of Cape Wind.
The lease allows for the construction of 130 turbines by Cape Wind for the offshore wind farm on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound. The company will also be responsible for operating the facility for a 25 year period.

“The signing of this lease sends an important market signal to the offshore wind industry that the United States is ready to move forward and that Cape Wind will be the first of many offshore wind projects in this country,” Gordon said.

Draft plans were revealed last month from the U.S. Department of Energy for the United States to install 54,000 megawatts of offshore wind power capacity by the year 2030, which would require over 100 Cape Wind-size projects.

“We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work building America’s first offshore wind farm that will create hundreds of jobs, increase our energy independence and promote a healthier and more hopeful energy future,” Gordon said.

“This important day for our region and our nation would not have arrived without the continuous support of the Governor and Legislature, a strong majority of the public across Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands, the leading environmental organizations in the region and nation, organized labor, health and trade organizations, and Clean Power Now which has mobilized local grassroots public support,” Gordon added.





 

Share
Share

Featured Articles

5 minutes with Stuart Broadley, Energy Industries Council

EIC CEO Stuart Broadley reveals the challenges that lie ahead for oil and gas firms now net zero is becoming an increasingly important goal for businesses

SAP: Is 'complex' wind energy supply chain slowing adoption?

SAP digital supply chain and manufacturing expert Darcy MacClaren warns complex logistics and complicated regulations are limiting wind energy adoption

Decentralised energy key to circumventing grid delays

Aggreko is advising the sector to consider short to mid-term decentralised energy solutions as an effective means of maintaining business continuity.

Renewable energy to become top source of electricity by 2025

Renewable Energy

Nuclear energy — the unsung hero of the climate challenge

Renewable Energy

UK and US announce energy partnership

Oil & Gas