Orsted and New England energy provider Eversource’s JV Sunrise Wind 2 and two Equinor projects have been put forward for New York state’s solicitation for up to 2500MW of offshore wind, announced in July.
The Sunrise 2 submission includes multiple bids with different configurations that will provide clean, renewable power to hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, according to Orsted.
There is also a commitment to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the state economy and create substantial new jobs.
The proposal includes comprehensive port infrastructure investment plans that the Danish developer said will support the revitalization of New York’s critical maritime infrastructure.
It would also attract new businesses to the state, and support the creation of hundreds of new jobs throughout New York, Orsted said.
Equinor has submitted two bids in response to New York’s solicitation.
One will be for its Empire Wind 2 site off the coast of the state and the second will be for Beacon Wind, off the coast of Massachusetts.
In keeping with New York’s commitment to a just energy transition Equinor would provide large investments in economically disadvantaged communities.
New York selected Orsted and Eversource’s 880MW Sunrise Wind 1 alongside Equinor’s 816MW Empire Wind in its first solicitation.
The state plans on 9GW of offshore wind by 2035.
Orsted North America chief executive of offshore Thomas Brostrom said: “As the global leader in offshore wind and a proud partner of New York, Orsted understands the importance of achieving the state’s renewable energy goals.
“We also have the unique opportunity to build a greener economy as the world rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our latest plan for New York provides statewide benefits and the potential to boost New York’s green economy as we emerge from COVID-19.
“We are committed to doing everything we can to make New York’s climate goals a reality, and to further strengthen its economy.”
Equinor Wind US president Siri Espedal Kindem said: “The US offshore wind industry is poised for expansion and we are passionate about creating substantial value in the New York market.”
“These proposals include significant new benefits for New York – from workforce training, economic development, and community benefits – alongside a tremendous amount of homegrown, renewable energy.
“We look forward to building on our collective success in New York together.”