Wind

Equinor and Orsted win New York 1.7GW offshore wind tender

Winners will now negotiate 25-year deals for their facilities with a capacity of 816MW and 880MW, respectively.

Former Vice President Al Gore joins New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signs the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act at Fordham Law School in the borough of Manhattan on July 18, 2019 in New York City. Framed by Governor Cuomo as a statewide Green New Deal, the act commits New York state to expand offshore wind power, 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, and mandates that 40 percent of the state's clean energy spending go towards disadvantaged communities.
Former Vice President Al Gore joins New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signs the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act at Fordham Law School in the borough of Manhattan on July 18, 2019 in New York City. Framed by Governor Cuomo as a statewide Green New Deal, the act commits New York state to expand offshore wind power, 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, and mandates that 40 percent of the state's clean energy spending go towards disadvantaged communities.Foto: Scott Heins/Getty Images
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Published 18 July 2019, 20:34Updated 19 July 2019, 14:10