Ocean Wind 2 is the second phase of Ocean Wind, which is adjacent to the first phase of the project, Ocean Wind 1.
The plan follows the target of the state of New Jersey to install 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind capacity.
Ocean Wind 2 Offshore Wind Energy Project builds on two other offshore wind projects in New Jersey in developing the offshore wind industry.
The offshore wind farms to go online in New Jersey before 2030 are Ocean Wind 1 and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind.
Where is Ocean Wind 2?
Ocean Wind 2 Offshore Wind Farm shares the same area as Ocean Wind 1, 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey. The map refers to the development area in green.
The location is near the New Jersey Wind Port, where Ørsted will service Ocean Wind 1 and where the developer will complete pre-assembly and load-out tasks during construction.
The offshore wind project in Southern New Jersey is also near the nuclear reactors of the area beside the wind port under construction.
Who owns Ocean Wind 2?
Ørsted Offshore North America owns Ocean Wind 2. The wind farm is a global project through its parent company.
Ørsted, the parent company, owns Ørsted Offshore North America as its subsidiary. Ørsted leads in the renewable energy sector and the offshore wind industry. The company’s energy production is 90% renewable, intending to go 95% in 2023.
Outside China, Ørsted installed 30% of all offshore wind turbines globally.
Ørsted’s Ocean Wind 2 is also industry-leading in the American offshore wind industry, as the wind farm is a few megawatts higher than Ocean Wind 1.
How much power will Ocean Wind 2 produce?
Ocean Wind 2 will produce 1,148 MW of offshore wind capacity. The wind farm’s power will be enough to provide electricity for half a million homes.
Who will produce the turbines for Ocean Wind 2?
GE will build the Haliade-X 12 MW turbines for the wind farm.
The GE nacelle assembly facility will locate at the New Jersey Wind Port. Nacelles are structures that house the gearbox, generator, drivetrain, and brake assembly.
When is the first power of Ocean Wind 2?
Ørsted will complete Ocean Wind 2 for the grid in 2029. The company has not yet given a complete construction timeline, as the project is in the planning stages. The developer will start construction in 2028.
How many turbines does Ocean Wind 2 have?
There is currently no information on the number of turbines to be used in the project.