New Jersey has launched a solicitation process for 1.1 GW offshore wind project - the biggest to date for one US state. Governor Logan had earlier asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to open solicitations for another two 1.2 GW offshore wind farms, the first in 2020 and the second in 2022 as New Jersey works towards having 3.5 GW installed offshore wind power by 2030 and 100% renewable power by 2050. Developers have until 28 December to submit applications for the 1.1 GW scheme, with state approval due to be granted in July 2019.
New Jersey has launched a solicitation process for 1.1 GW offshore wind project - the biggest to date for one US state. Governor Phil Murphy had earlier asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to open solicitations for another two 1.2 GW offshore wind farms, the first in 2020 and the second in 2022 as New Jersey works towards having 3.5 GW installed offshore wind power by 2030 and 100% renewable power by 2050. Developers have until 28 December to submit applications for the 1.1 GW scheme, with state approval due to be granted in July 2019.