Construction of over half the components for the Sunrise Wind Foundation is complete, with offshore construction set to commence in 2025.
The Sunrise Wind project, a massive 924 MW offshore wind farm off the coast of New York, is set to create 800 direct jobs and thousands of indirect positions in the state. This ambitious project, a key part of Danish energy company Ørsted's plans to invest $20 billion by 2030 in America's clean energy industry, is more than one-third complete and is expected to finish by the end of 2027 [2][3].
The construction of advanced foundation components for the Sunrise Wind project is a significant part of this extensive offshore wind development. While specific data on the economic impact and job creation solely tied to these components is not explicitly detailed, the project's overall scale and investment make a substantial impact on the local economy [1].
The project is integral to New York State's energy transition, which includes commitments to clean energy and infrastructure investments projected to generate thousands of clean energy jobs across the state [2]. Large offshore wind projects like Sunrise Wind typically create jobs in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and operations. These jobs occur locally, such as at fabrication yards (for foundations and turbines), ports, and offshore sites during the construction phase, followed by long-term maintenance and operations roles [1].
Ørsted, the developer of Sunrise Wind, plans large-scale investments that underpin job creation across the project’s lifecycle, from construction to commissioning [4]. The construction work represents an investment of over $86 million by the developer into New York's supply chain. LJUNGSTRÖM LLC, a New York company, manufactured the steel components for the turbine foundations in Western New York [1].
The Sunrise Wind project builds on the success of the 130 MW South Fork Wind, the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, which began operations in March 2024. This work is expected to create more than 230 jobs in areas such as construction and steel manufacturing [1]. The Port of Coeymans, now the first port in the country to be mobilized for the construction of advanced foundation components for an offshore wind farm by U.S. workers, is playing a crucial role in this endeavour [1].
Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, made this statement: "The Sunrise Wind project is a testament to New York's commitment to a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system. It will power nearly 600,000 New York homes and businesses, and create thousands of good-paying jobs in our state." [5]
Sources:
- Ørsted announces construction of Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm in New York
- New York's Offshore Wind Program: A Vision for the Future
- New York State's Offshore Wind Master Plan
- Ørsted raises $9.5 billion to fund renewable energy expansion
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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