Powering New England’s Energy Future
SouthCoast Wind is developing an offshore lease area—located over 30 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 20 miles south of Nantucket—that has the potential to generate over 2,400 megawatts (MW) of low-cost clean energy, or enough to power over one million homes. We expect to deliver clean energy from the project by the end of the 2020s.
MA & RI Award
SouthCoast Wind is ready to deliver 1287 MW of clean energy to MA and RI
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With its proximity to offshore wind energy areas, maritime workforce, and port infrastructure, the southern New England region is well suited to grow an offshore wind industry cluster with well-paying jobs, and supply chain and economic development opportunities.
SouthCoast Wind’s benefits
15K
Direct FTE jobs created with 2,400 MW
1M+
Homes and businesses powered
4M
Metric tons of GHG emissions avoided annually
Falmouth Connection
Falmouth is playing a major role in Massachusetts’ clean energy future as an additional land base for SouthCoast Wind’s onshore electrical infrastructure and connection to the regional grid.
We are committed to you and our communities.
News & Announcements
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Major Milestones for SouthCoast Wind
Hello friends and followers, It’s been a fast-paced few months for the SouthCoast Wind team. In addition to our SouthCoast Project 1 being awarded power purchase agreements to deliver 1,287 megawatts of clean power to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we have also...
SouthCoast Wind Project 1 Moves Forward with Major Permit Approvals from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston and Fall River, MA – October 25, 2024 – SouthCoast Wind has reached several important milestones in the permitting process for its first offshore wind project. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) unanimously approved...
Questions? We have answers.
What is the overall project timeline?
We expect to deliver clean energy from the project by the end of the 2020s.
How does offshore wind contribute to reducing winter peak prices?
The strong and consistent wind speeds in the federal lease areas are projected to provide significant energy generation during all seasons of the year and hours of the day, with highest generation periods during the winter months when natural gas prices surge from heating demand.
Will fishermen be able to fish between offshore wind turbines?
Yes. Fishing activities will be allowed to continue as permitted in the project area, although some temporary exclusion zones are anticipated during construction and turbine installation due to the need to ensure safety for all mariners. SouthCoast Wind will continue to communicate with mariners in advance of construction and throughout the installation process.
A Committed and Experienced Team
The SouthCoast Wind team prides themselves on being responsible and reliable environmental stewards. We are focused on using the best science and data to see the big picture as well as the small details that are critical to the success of our offshore wind energy project in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are supported by the deep experience and skills of our sponsor company, OW Ocean Winds, an established developer of offshore wind projects worldwide.