Bluewater Wind
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Renewable energy |
| Predecessor | Babcock & Brown |
| Fate | Incorporated into NRG Energy |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | North Atlantic coastline, Great Lakes region |
| Products | Offshore wind power projects |
| Parent | NRG Energy |
Bluewater Wind is an American energy firm specializing in the development of offshore wind projects along the North Atlantic coastline and within the Great Lakes area. The company’s team brings together expertise from the fields of wind energy, environmental science, finance, public policy, and marine industries. Originally part of Babcock & Brown, Bluewater Wind has since been incorporated into NRG Energy.
Bluewater Wind’s operations include identifying suitable offshore locations, performing environmental assessments, evaluating wind resource potential, selecting contractors for grid interconnection, and obtaining initial financing to guide projects from inception through to decommissioning.
The Bluewater philosophy
From the beginning of each initiative, Bluewater prioritizes openness and active involvement with stakeholders. The company works closely with local environmental organizations, labor unions, community groups, and academic institutions to ensure that its projects meet regional priorities.
For instance, in 2007, after receiving input from bird conservation groups regarding a site in Delaware Bay, Bluewater chose to discontinue development there following a thorough review of possible effects on migratory birds and associated project expenses.
Projects
Bluewater Wind holds the exclusive offshore wind power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the United States and has secured permits for installing meteorological towers on the outer continental shelf for its North Atlantic ventures. Its projects cover Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and are extending into the Great Lakes region.
The Delaware Offshore Wind Farm was initially proposed as a 600 MW facility located off Rehoboth Beach, with Delmarva Power agreeing to acquire 200 MW of its output. Often referred to as Bluewater Wind Park, this project is expected to commence operations at a 200 MW scale. Additional planned wind farms include sites in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Rhode Island. Environmental impact assessments for the Delaware site have been completed by Aeorads Company. This location also intersects with the Atlantic Wind Connection project supported by Google and other partners.
Moreover, Bluewater handled port logistics for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind initiative.
See also
- Wind power in the United States
- List of offshore wind farms in the United States
- List of wind farms
- List of offshore wind farms
- Lists of offshore wind farms by country
External links
- Bluewater Wind website
- Wind Power Politics, New York Times Magazine; Sept 12, 2008
- First Offshore Wind Leases Issued, New York Times June 23, 2009
- Chasing the Wind, Boston Globe July 20, 2009
- Bluewater Wind Signs PPA for 200 MW Offshore Wind Power
- Legislature Clears Way for Offshore Wind Farm, Sussex Countian July 2, 2008