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WIND FARMSEmpire Wind 1
Empire Wind 1 is a 810 MW under construction wind farm in Kings County, New York, operated by Empire Offshore Wind LLC.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Sep 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Sep 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP01 | Offshore Wind Turbine | 810 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Empire Offshore Wind LLC
- Location
- Kings County, New York
- Balancing authority
- NYIS
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 810 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68443
Location
40.3200, -73.4200
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem