The Revolution Wind farm is nearing completion, currently at 80%. However, on a recent Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a letter directing the developers to “halt all ongoing activities.” This order is reportedly linked to concerns regarding national security and potential interference with other uses of the area.
The Revolution Wind project is anticipated to generate enough electricity to power over 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut once it goes live next year. The project has already secured the necessary federal and state approvals to begin operations. Ørsted, one of the companies involved in the development, has stated that it is currently assessing its legal options in response to the halt order.
Questions remain about the implications of this suspension on the project’s timeline and overall impact on renewable energy initiatives in the region. The halt comes at a crucial stage as the project was already significantly advanced. It is unclear how long the suspension will last and what specific actions will address the concerns raised by the Bureau.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/765175/trump-offshore-wind-farm-revolution-orsted-halt