Denmark-based
Vestas has secured an 810MW offshore order from
Equinor to power New York’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm. The order includes 54 V236-15.0MW turbines and marks Vestas’ first order in the USA for an offshore platform and its industry-leading, type-certified V236-15.0MW turbine.
The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, 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.
Laura Beane, Vestas North America president, said: “We are privileged to partner with Equinor on this momentous project in the USA 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.”
Doreen M. Harris, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority president and CEO, said: “NYSERDA applauds Vestas for its clean energy vision, and for its commitment to supporting the offshore wind industry in New York State. This agreement marks yet another key milestone in the development of the Empire Wind 1 project and delivering on our shared promise to provide clean, renewable energy to New Yorkers for generations to come.”
Josh Irwin, Vestas North America senior vice president of offshore sales, said: “Offshore wind is set to play a pivotal role in expanding America’s energy landscape, and with today’s announcement, we are moving closer to building out a robust US offshore market. This is a significant moment for New York and the US offshore industry, and we are excited to deliver a proven, reliable product to help New York achieve its ambitious offshore wind energy goals and provide resilient wind energy to its communities.”
Vestas’ flagship offshore wind turbine, the V236-15.0MW is built on proven, world-class technology and received its type certification last year ensuring safety and quality. Since its launch, Vestas has secured more than 13GW of firm orders and preferred supplier agreements globally, proving its competitiveness across offshore markets.
John Eggers, Vestas North America chief technology officer, said: “Delivering our commercially ready V236-15.0MW for our first US offshore project is a moment of huge pride for Vestas North America, and we are poised to continue leading the build-out of US offshore wind with our industry-leading technology at the forefront of it.”
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 wind turbines, including the staging and pre-assembly activities such as load-in, load-out, and transportation of wind turbine components, tools and containers before progressing towards offshore wind turbine installation and commissioning.
Amy McGinty, Vestas North America vice president of customer project execution, said: “We are fully committed to building a sustainable supply chain that is 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 are excited to team up with New York suppliers to build a supply chain, and an industry, that is built to last.”
Turbine delivery is expected to begin in 2026 with completion scheduled for 2027.