Construction started at first offshore wind project in the State of New York

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Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 21 November 2023 – Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus successfully installed the first of 12 turbines at the South Fork offshore wind farm. South Fork is the first offshore wind project in the State of New York,? a contribution to meeting the state’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals.??

Van Oord was chosen by the 50/50 joint venture partnership between Ørsted and Eversource for the transport and installation of wind turbine generators (WTG’s) for the South Fork offshore wind farm. The 132 MW wind farm is located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, off the eastern tip of Long Island, New York. It will generate enough clean energy to power 70.000 homes.? Offshore installation vessel Aeolus has recently undergone a... ... More: Official Press Release Van Oord

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