Con Edison to build NY transmission to connect 1.5 GW of offshore wind

US utility Con Edison has launched the construction of a transmission substation in Brooklyn, New York, aimed to serve as an interconnection point for up to 1.5 GW of wind power capacity.

The unit of energy group Consolidated Edison Inc (NYSE:ED) said on Tuesday that the USD-810-million (EUR 753.6m) Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub will be installed in order to meet the growing demand for electricity in New York City, which is expected to exceed the existing infrastructure’s capacity by 2028. Additionally, it will also help strengthen the local electricity network by easing grid constraints and support the state’s goals for a 70% renewables share by 2030 and a zero-emission energy grid by 2040.

Under the plan, the transmission substation will be built at the site of a former fossil fuel power plant and will distribute power via underground transmission lines. The facility will be installed on land owned by Con Edison and will enable increased transfers across the utility’s high-voltage transmission system.

According to the developer, the hub will accommodate offshore turbine capacity that will supply electricity to around 750,000 homes. The entire project is planned to become operational by the summer of 2028.

During the construction phase, more than 500 jobs will be created, Con Edison said.

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