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Brooklyn’s bringing breezy back with its South Brooklyn Marine Terminal transforming into an offshore-wind-power-meets-fashion-show. We’re talking a full-on, renewable runway, folks – with Norwegian energy giant Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project giving us an enviro-chic spectacle to rival NYFW. With over 1,000 union jobs, a project delivering renewable energy for 500k households by 2026, and enough wind power to make even Beyonce’s hair jealous.

South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Kicks Off Transformation into Wind Hub

South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) is reinventing its image, breaking ground and starting its journey to morph into an East Coast offshore wind hub.

SBMT is preparing to support Empire Wind 1, the first US offshore wind project by Norwegian energy titan Equinor. This soon-to-be offshore wind hub in Brooklyn aims to be the heart for the burgeoning East Coast offshore wind market, as well as a port for the future wind developments.

Upon completion, SBMT will proudly stand as one of the largest dedicated offshore wind hubs in the US.

Molly Morris, president of Equinor Renewables Americas, expressed her pride in reviving the historic Brooklyn waterfront, applauding the community, city, state, and federal leaders for their shared commitment to offshore wind.

The construction project spans 73 acres, featuring solar and EV charging stations. It will serve as the staging and pre-assembly site for Empire Wind 1’s turbine components, including an onshore substation to connect 810 megawatts (MW) of wind power to the Gowanus substation. This will make Empire Wind 1 the first offshore wind farm to directly connect to the New York City grid.

Back in March, Empire Wind 1 announced a Project Labor Agreement to build SBMT, promising over 1,000 union jobs in Brooklyn.

Furthermore, SBMT will also host the long-term Operations & Maintenance Base for Empire Wind 1, complete with a control room to monitor turbine data and project progress round-the-clock.

The 54-turbine Empire Wind 1 is set to provide reliable, renewable energy for 500,000 households, targeting to deliver its first power in late 2026. On June 4, Equinor and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) revealed that they had finalized an offtake agreement for the wind farm’s power.

Original Story at electrek.co