Offshore wind developers \u00d8rsted and Eversource have submitted a joint proposal for an 884 MW project in Rhode Island. Dubbed Revolution Wind 2 the project is said to represent more than $2bn in direct economic benefits to Rhode Island\u2019s blue and green economies.<\/p>\n
If selected the joint venture partners said they would among other things deliver significant investments in the state\u2019s existing ports, including $35m to realize Quonset Development Corporation\u2019s vision for a regional offshore wind logistics and operations hub at Quonset Point. The project would also enable shipbuilding investments, including the construction of two new crew transfer vessels in Rhode Island on top of the five already being built by Blount Boats and Senesco Marine for the partnership\u2019s first project in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n
\u00d8rsted and Eversource are developing the 704 MW Revolution Wind project and are expected to start construction on the project later this year, with the first power set for 2025. The partners said that approving Revolution Wind 2 would help advance the state\u2019s 100% clean energy by 2033 goal, adding that the carbon emissions achieved by the new wind farm would be the equivalent of taking more than 265,000 cars off New England roads.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re answering Rhode Island\u2019s call for more offshore wind energy with a proposal that builds upon the groundwork we\u2019ve laid in the Ocean State with our significant investments in port infrastructure, workforce training and the local supply chain,\u201d said Joe Nolan, chairman, president and CEO of Eversource Energy. \u201cOur latest proposal harnesses the unmatched combination of our onshore, regional transmission expertise together with \u00d8rsted\u2019s considerable offshore capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n