Ørsted's Revolution Wind Project Achieves Full Commercial Operation Despite Trump Administration Obstacles
Ørsted's 704-megawatt Revolution Wind farm, a 50:50 partnership with Global Infrastructure Partners, has reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island. This milestone was announced by Ørsted on Thursday, confirming that the project is now supplying power to Connecticut and Rhode Island. The project, which began construction in 2023, faced significant delays due to two stop-work orders issued by the Trump administration. These orders cited security risks, specifically concerns about interference with military radar, although a federal judge rejected these arguments and allowed work to continue. Despite the project's completion, the Trump administration continued its efforts to halt Revolution Wind, with attorneys for the Interior Department seeking to rescind prior approvals for the project's construction plan in October. This request remains pending before U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth in Washington D.C., who has previously sided with developers against the administration. R...