BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 has been selected in New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation (NY4), a major step toward developing a project that can provide renewable power to more than half a million New York homes.
Under this conditional award and pending an agreement on final terms with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Empire Wind 1 is set to deliver 810 megawatts (MW) of power that will help New York achieve its target of 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2035 and establish the state as a leader in the offshore wind industry.
A key component of the Empire Wind 1 project is the transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park. Home to Empire Wind’s Operations and Maintenance Facility,
SBMT will become New York’s first purpose-built offshore wind staging and port facility and will serve as a hub for offshore wind activities for years to come.
This is a promising new beginning for Empire Wind and we’re ready to get started,
said Molly Morris, president of Equinor Renewables Americas.
New York’s selection of Empire Wind 1 marks a significant step toward realizing our ambitious climate goals but also underscores the important value of fostering and deepening private-public partnerships. We look forward to working with Equinor to harness the power of offshore wind to clean New York’s electric grid, bring near term development to our ports, and deliver promising economic, environmental, and public health benefits for New Yorkers.”
said NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris
The 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal – a historic home for New York City’s working waterfront – is set to transform into one of the nation’s largest dedicated port facilities for offshore wind in the U.S. and will support the staging and assembly of offshore wind turbine components for Empire Wind and the East Coast’s growing offshore wind industry.
SBMT will serve as the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hub for Empire Wind 1 and will be the site of the project’s onshore substation.
A low-emissions facility with solar power and EV charging stations installed onsite, the port will provide onshore power and charging for the Empire Wind Service Operations Vessel, the first plug-in hybrid vessel for the U.S. offshore wind industry. SBMT is being redeveloped together with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and terminal operator Sustainable South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SSBMT). SSBMT is a joint venture of Red Hook Terminals and Industry City.
Cover Image Courtesy of Empire Wind.
Cover Image: Rendering of the Empire Wind 1 Sunset Park Onshore Substation at SBMT that will connect to Con Edison’s Gowanus Substation
