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Revolution Wind is America's first multi-state offshore wind project. Construction of the project is underway. As the project developer and owner, Ørsted aims to be transparent with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders about construction developments.



On this page, you will find our full construction timeline, maps of construction routes and areas undergoing work, and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated as construction progresses. For the latest information, please see the public notice and updated sections below.
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  • What is your timeline for completing the project?
    Construction on Revolution Wind began in 2023, and the project is expected to be in operation in 2026.
  • How does offshore wind energy get to the electrical grid?
    The power generated by Revolution Wind will be transferred through a submarine transmission system, which will come ashore at Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. From there, one mile of underground transmission line along Circuit Drive and across private property within and adjacent to the Quonset Business Park will connect the landfall cable to the new substation, which will be located near the existing Rhode Island Energy Davisville Substation, from where the project will connect to the existing transmission grid.
    Our transmission cable will be buried below the roadways and private property throughout the entire route.

    Construction of the project will occur almost entirely within existing roadways, requiring excavation of a trench to install a duct bank – this is standard procedure for installing underground cables such as this one. At the point of connection to the electrical grid, we will undertake a minor relocation of the existing overhead lines to connect the necessary equipment. We have worked diligently on the design to maintain compliance with all sound and lighting requirements. We are working with the local community to minimize traffic disruptions throughout each phase of the project.
  • How did you choose the cable route? Why not take a different route?
    The power generated by Revolution Wind will be transferred through a submarine transmission system, which will come ashore at Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. From there it will begin along Circuit Drive and make its way to Camp Avenue. The cable will then travel along Camp Avenue to the new substation which will be located near the existing Rhode Island Energy Davisville Substation, from where the project will connect to the existing transmission grid. Through our analysis of two routes, it was determined that the Emissive Energy route was the best choice. Emissive Energy is a manufacturing company located between Circuit Drive and Camp Ave.  
  • Will cable installation disrupt shoreline access?
    No. The cable landing site is set for the Quonset Business Park, which is an ideal location with a history of industrial and commercial use that fits with the project’s proposed use. In addition, cables will be installed using trenchless construction methods, such as Horizontal Directional Drilling or HDD. This method of cable installation allows us to achieve greater burial depths at this location, and since sufficient burial cover is the most effective way to ensure that cable remain buried, this technique provides for strong protection against future exposure. 
  • Will I see the wind turbines from the shore?
    The closest offshore wind turbines will be at least 15 miles off the coast of Rhode Island and 32 miles off the coast of Connecticut. Overall, we expect that Revolution Wind’s turbines will be partially visible on clear days from some coastal Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts locations. However, even when conditions are clear on land, the seascape and atmospheric haze can obscure the turbines from the naked eye, especially at farther viewing distances.
  • If I live along the route, will I have road and driveway access during construction?
    Yes. Roadways and driveways along the onshore cable route will not be blocked to local vehicular traffic for extended periods of time. A variety of mitigation measures will be used to minimize traffic disruption during construction. Implementation of a well-designed Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will reduce the potential for any inconvenience to drivers. The TMP has been developed in conjunction with QDC and the Town of North Kingstown to address traffic during the installation of the in-street transmission line. Our transmission cable will remain buried below roadways throughout the entire route, and this will generally require excavation of a trench to install a duct bank within the existing roadway or shoulder, which is a standard procedure for installing underground cables such as this one.

  • Will Ørsted repair damage resulting from onshore construction activities?
    Yes. All public curbs and streets will be restored to previous conditions. For any concerns about onshore construction activities, please email us at info@revolution-wind.com.
  • Is there any oversight? Who ensures that Ørsted does what it says?
    A number of state and local regulatory authorities are heavily involved in this project. At the federal level, the lead permitting agency, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), approved the project’s Construction and Operations Plan in November 2023 after an extensive, multi-year review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that included the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the Department of Defense (DOD), among others. At the state level, the power-purchase agreement with Rhode Island Energy was approved by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. In Connecticut, the project was selected via a competitive request for proposals process that is led by the state through the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. From there, power purchase agreements with the state’s regulated utilities (Eversource and United Illuminating) were negotiated and approved by the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
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