Shell and EDF Renewables Inks JV to Develop Wind Farm in New Jersey

EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies have announced that it has entered into a JV to jointly develop wind energy area in New Jersey. The rented area holds the prospective to produce around 2,500 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy – sufficient to power close to one million homes.

The lease comprises 183,353 acres about eight miles off the coast of Atlantic City on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The area offers strong and stable wind resources in comparatively shallow water, close to large population centers with associated electricity demand.

“Shell has bold ambitions to grow our renewable power business and we see great potential in U.S. offshore wind,” said Dorine Bosman, VP Shell Wind Development.

He further added that, “Gaining access to this acreage in New Jersey complements our successful entry to Massachusetts and our existing renewable generation business. Building on the strength of our brand and global presence allows us to continue providing our customers with more and cleaner energy.”

“The prospect supports the EDF Group’s aim to double global renewable capacity to 50 GW by 2030. It solidifies EDF Renewables’ ambitions to leverage its depth of experience in the European offshore wind market in the emerging U.S. market,” commented Tristan Grimbert, President & CEO of EDF Renewables North America.