Discover NY’s First Offshore Wind Farm| South Fork Wind

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Welcome to South Fork
Wind

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Benefits to the South Fork community

132 MW of power

Generated by South Fork’s 12 turbines that power ~70,000 homes per year with clean energy.

1,000+ new jobs

Nearly a thousand workers spread across five states have contributed to building South Fork Wind.

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6M tons of C02 avoided over 25 years

Every year, clean energy from South Fork Wind will eliminate C02 emissions equivalent to those produced by 60,000 cars.

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Meet the people powering up New York

Behind every South Fork Wind turbine is an American worker.

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Project updates

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Boosting industry, locally and nationally

South Fork Wind holds a special place in the development of offshore wind in both the Empire State and the United States.

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Powering up South Fork Wind

New York’s first offshore wind farm is driving new industry, economic benefits, and job creation.

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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.

Learn more at us.orsted.com

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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.

More information for mariners at us.orsted.com