Ørsted has acquired Eversource’s 50% stake in the Sunrise Wind project, an impressive 924 MW offshore wind farm off the New York coast.
David Hardy, Executive Vice President and CEO of Region Americas at Ørsted, shared his enthusiasm about the acquisition. He stated, “Sunrise Wind has been significantly de-risked and achieved important milestones since we agreed with Eversource to buy their share. The transaction is a value-accretive opportunity for Ørsted as we continue to develop the project.”
Sunrise Wind is set to be a key component of New York’s clean energy economy, building on Ørsted’s momentum from the South Fork Wind project. This acquisition will further enhance the local offshore wind supply chain and workforce.
“We thank Eversource for their years of partnership and ongoing support,” added Hardy, emphasizing the collaborative efforts that have led to this milestone.
Ørsted owns and operates America’s first offshore wind project, Block Island Wind Farm. This pioneering project replaced five diesel generators on Block Island and now powers 17,000 homes. Building on this foundation, Ørsted is committed to creating a future where offshore wind benefits communities nationwide. The projects span several states and include:
