Ørsted's Revolution Wind becomes third fully operational US offshore wind farm

· Climate · United States · Denmark

Ørsted said its Revolution Wind project off the coasts of Connecticut and Rhode Island is now fully operational, making it the third major US offshore wind farm to reach that stage. The Danish energy company said the 704-megawatt wind farm, which cost $6.2 billion, began generating at full capacity despite repeated efforts by the Trump administration to halt its development. Offshore wind in the US has faced sustained political headwinds, with federal officials challenging permits and construction schedules. The completion gives the sector a rare delivered project and adds hundreds of megawatts of clean generation to the New England grid.

Why it matters：Offshore wind in the US has stalled under political attack, so a completed project shows developers and investors whether the sector can still deliver despite federal opposition.

Key points

  • Revolution Wind has a capacity of 704 megawatts.
  • The project cost $6.2 billion and sits near Connecticut and Rhode Island.
  • It is the third major US offshore wind farm to become fully operational.

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