South Fork Wind is an operating 130 MW offshore wind farm approximately 35 miles east of Montauk Point in Suffolk County, New York. Developed by Ørsted and now jointly owned by Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners (through Skyborn Renewables), the project comprises 12 Siemens Gamesa SG 11.0-200 DD offshore wind turbines and began commercial operations in March 2024.
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| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFWND | 130 MW 130 MW summer | Offshore Wind Turbine Wind · WS | Jul 2024 | Operating |
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Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) approved the South Fork Wind project to meet growing electricity demand on Long Island's South Fork peninsula.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
Construction of South Fork Wind commenced in January 2022.
Installation of the first offshore monopile foundation, marking the 'steel in the water' milestone.
The offshore wind substation was installed.
The onshore substation was completed.
Installation of the first offshore wind turbine began. Siemens Gamesa turbines were installed at the project.
Construction of South Fork Wind was completed in March 2024.
South Fork Wind began commercial operations and started producing and delivering electricity to Long Island.
EIA-860 lists generator SFWND with this operating date.
South Fork Wind achieved full commissioning status.
Global Infrastructure Partners (through Skyborn Renewables) completed the acquisition of Eversource Energy's 50% ownership interest in South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind. Adjusted gross proceeds from the transaction were $745 million for the two projects combined. Eversource exited its ownership but retained a tax-equity investment in South Fork Wind.
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South Fork Wind has a reported capacity of 130 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
South Fork Wind is a Offshore Wind Turbine facility in Suffolk County, NY, participating in the NYISO market.
South Fork Wind is in Suffolk County, NY, inside the NYISO balancing area.
South Fork Wind is operated by Orsted Wind Power North America LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
South Fork Wind reported 503.7 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, South Fork Wind ranks #1 of 3 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #1 of 1 in NY.
