Revolution Wind Feeds Electricity Into the Grid - Ørsted Offshore Wind Project Back on Track After US Government Work Stops
Fredericia, Denmark - Danish energy company Ørsted has begun producing electricity at the US offshore wind farm Revolution Wind. Following disputes over temporary halts imposed by the Trump administration, the project has now reached a key milestone.
Revolution Wind begins feeding electricity - contribution to grid security grows
The Revolution Wind offshore project, located off the coast of the US state of Rhode Island, has officially begun feeding electricity into the New England grid. The joint venture between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables has an installed capacity of 704 MW and is expected to supply energy to more than 350,000 households and businesses.
The electricity is delivered to utilities in Rhode Island and Connecticut under 20-year fixed-price contracts. The aim is to stabilize electricity prices while also enhancing grid security in the region. Given rising electricity demand, particularly from energy-intensive industries and data centers, the project’s role is increasingly significant.
According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Revolution Wind could save up to USD 500 million annually in wholesale electricity costs once fully operational. Particularly important is the expected high electricity production during the winter months, when New England’s energy supply is traditionally tight.
The project also has a measurable impact on the labor market: more than 2,000 jobs were created in construction, operations, and supply chains. According to Ørsted, more than two million work hours were completed.
Amanda Dasch, Chief Development Officer at Ørsted, emphasized: “Revolution Wind is adding affordable, reliable American-made energy to New England’s grid, helping to meet growing energy demand and lower consumer costs. Built by local, highly skilled union workers, Revolution Wind is a testament to states tapping their energy resources to strengthen regional energy security.”
Court halts political interventions - offshore wind remains contested
Alongside operational progress, the project was repeatedly the subject of political and legal conflict. The administration of Donald Trump had several times attempted to suspend construction of the already approved offshore wind farm.
In August 2025, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) initially imposed a work stoppage citing national security concerns. However, this reasoning had already been addressed through comprehensive prior reviews, including by the US Department of Defense.
A US federal court subsequently lifted the first suspension order in September 2025. When the BOEM issued a new stop-work order in December 2025, the court intervened a second time: on January 12, 2026, this order was also suspended via a preliminary injunction, allowing construction to continue while the main proceedings remain ongoing.
Experts suggest that the repeated interventions by the US administration may also be linked to political tensions regarding Greenland. In particular, the involvement of Danish company Ørsted, in which the Danish state holds a majority stake, could have played a role.
Despite the legal disputes, Revolution Wind is regarded as a key project for offshore wind energy in the United States. With electricity production now underway, the project sends a signal for the further development of the sector - even under politically challenging conditions.
Source: IWR Online, Mar 03 2026