The state-government of New Jersey (United States), through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, has launched a second offshore wind tender to award between 1.2 and 2.4 GW of offshore wind capacity. The application period started on 10 September 2020 and is scheduled to end on 10 December 2020. A 1,100 MW offshore wind project was already awarded to Ocean Wind (the joint venture of Ørsted and PSEG) in June 2019 (commissioning expected in 2024).
In addition, the state-government approved the final New Jersey Offshore Wind Strategic Plan, to develop 7.5 GW of offshore wind power by 2035. The plan determines infrastructure projects (including transmission networks), and protection measures for the fishing industry among other things. The programme is expected to contribute to the New Jersey state's goal to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050, including 23% from offshore wind power.
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