Vestas has confirmed an 810MW offshore order from Equinor to power New York’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project.
This order is the realisation of a conditional agreement struck in March 2024.
It includes 54 V236-15.0MW turbines and marks Vestas’ first order in the US for an offshore platform and its industry-leading, type-certified V236-15.0MW turbine.
The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the hardware, as well as a five-year comprehensive service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset followed by a long-term service support agreement.
Vestas North America president Laura Beane said: “We are privileged to partner with Equinor on this momentous US project and provide them with our flagship offshore technology.
“Reaching this major milestone is a testament to the vigorous dedication of our entire team, who continuously strive to advance clean energy solutions and build the long-term future of the US offshore market.”
Vestas’ flagship offshore turbine, the V236-15.0MW is built on proven, world-class technology and received its type certification last year ensuring safety and quality, the manufacturer said.
Since its launch, the company has secured more than 13GW of firm orders and preferred supplier agreements globally, proving its competitiveness across offshore markets, it added.
The Empire Wind 1 project also includes the continued transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park, New York which is set to become one of the nation’s largest dedicated port facilities for offshore wind and a world-class offshore wind hub.
The SBMT will provide the infrastructure to deploy the V236-15.0MW offshore turbines, including the staging and pre-assembly activities such as load-in, load-out, and transportation of machine components, tools and containers before progressing towards installation and commissioning of the hardware.
Vestas North America vice president of customer project execution Amy McGinty said: “We are fully committed to building a sustainable supply chain that’s tailor-made for the US offshore market, and the expansion of SBMT is a game-changer for Empire Wind 1 and beyond.
“As we gear up for action, we’re excited to team up with New York suppliers to build a supply chain, and an industry, that’s built to last.”
Turbine delivery is expected to begin in 2026 with completion scheduled for 2027.