Revolution Wind Offshore Farm Reaches Full Commercial Operation
Orsted's 704-MW Revolution Wind project is now fully operational, becoming the third large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. The $6.2 billion project, connected to the New England grid, overcame multiple regulatory stop-work orders to deliver first power in March 2026.
Orsted's 704-MW Revolution Wind offshore wind farm is now fully operational as the third large, commercial-scale project in the United States. The installation, located more than 15 miles south of the Rhode Island coast and connected to the New England grid, began construction in 2023 and delivered its first electricity in March 2026.
The project features 65 Siemens Gamesa SG 11.0-200 DD turbines, with the last turbine installed in September 2023. It is a key part of Orsted's 8.1-gigawatt global offshore wind construction portfolio. Commercial operations began in October 2026 following the third-quarter installation of the remaining turbines.
Regulatory Challenges and Resolutions
The project navigated multiple stop-work orders and legal challenges. It received a stop-work order from the Trump administration in August 2025 when it was 80 percent complete. A US federal court granted a preliminary injunction allowing construction to resume in late September 2025.
The Department of the Interior issued a second stop-work order at the end of 2025. A US federal court granted a second preliminary injunction allowing construction to resume in mid-January 2026. Federal judges have dismissed claims that the project interferes with military radar, and Judge Royce C. Lamberth has previously ruled in favor of the project developers in lawsuits against the administration.
Financial and Operational Performance
Total investment for Revolution Wind was more than $6.2 billion. It operates under 20-year fixed-price power agreements with utilities in Rhode Island and Connecticut and is expected to supply electricity for more than 350,000 homes.
Orsted's US offshore wind generation illustrates the new capacity's impact. The company produced 240 gigawatt-hours in the third quarter of 2026, compared with 50 GWh in the same period the previous year.
| Operational Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ørsted US Offshore Wind Generation | 50 GWh | 240 GWh |
William Hinkle, commenting on the milestone, said, "This is an important milestone which provides much needed new energy generation to customers at a time when demand is rising."
Industry Context and Support
The project's completion aligns with broader U.S. offshore wind growth and received political backing from Connecticut and Rhode Island officials. Senator Chuck Schumer stated Revolution Wind is 'fully operational' despite Trump administration efforts.
Orsted delivered strong financial results for the first nine months of 2026, with 19% growth in EBITDA excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees. Rasmus Errboe noted, "We continue to deliver on our strategic priorities, which is translating into consistent strong financial performance." The company's total installed offshore wind capacity reached 11.8 gigawatts.
Regional wind power in New England peaked at 2,400 megawatts on October 30, breaking a regional record. Orsted recently marked two years of operation for the smaller 132-MW South Fork Wind farm off New York. The Revolution Wind project achieved full commercial operation as of January 2026.
