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Welcome to South Fork
Wind

Helicopter and a man smiling

Meet the people powering up New York

Behind every South Fork Wind turbine is an American worker.

Frequently asked questions about South Fork Wind
  • What is South Fork Wind?
    South Fork Wind is New York’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, consisting of 12 turbines and an offshore substation. South Fork Wind generates 132 MW of clean power, which will be used to power 70,000 homes on Long Island.
  • Who owns South Fork Wind?
    South Fork Wind is a partnership between Ørsted, a global clean energy leader, and Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables.
  • Where is South Fork Wind located?
    South Fork Wind is located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, NY. An underground transmission line connects the offshore substation to the local power grid in East Hampton, NY.
  • How much power does South Fork Wind produce?
    South Fork Wind is a 132 MW offshore wind farm that generates enough clean energy to power 70,000 homes.
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How to build an offshore
wind farm

What exactly goes into constructing an offshore wind farm - and how
does power get transported to shore? From site investigations to
installation, we aim to build offshore wind while minimizing our impact on
surrounding ecosystems.

Boat and wind turbine

Keep mariners informed

The ocean is a crucial resource shared by many industries. Ørsted aims to create an ecosystem in which offshore wind and fishing can both thrive.