Maryland’s Offshore Wind Projects and Important Locations
Maryland’s four offshore wind projects were approved as described by the Maryland Public Service Commission. In January 2024, offshore wind developer Orsted, pulled out of their OREC contract with the Maryland PSC. The Skipjack projects are currently on hold in their federal permitting process and have no transmission interconnection or energy offtake agreement with any state.
Facts at a Glance
- Maryland Offshore Wind Projects: MarWin 1 and Momentum Wind
- 1,100 MW of clean, renewable energy, enough to power nearly 300,000 average Maryland homes.
- 10,000 direct full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.
- $76 million for a steel manufacturing facility.
- $40 million for port infrastructure upgrades.
- $150 million monopile foundation manufacturing facility.
- Use of Baltimore area and Ocean City area port facilities.
Maryland’s Projects in Depth
MarWin I
Power Capacity: 248 MW Developer: US WIND
Situated 18 miles off the Maryland coast, the MarWin offshore wind project will generate 248 MW of total energy, enough to power 75,000 homes in Maryland. The project is expected to be completed in 2024.
- Number of Turbines: 22
- Turbine Design:
- Interconnection Point:
- OREC Price (2012$): $131.93
- Development and Construction Direct Jobs: 1,298
- Operating Period Direct Jobs : 2,282
- Marshalling and Assembly Port: Tradepoint Atlantic, Baltimore County
- Operations & Maintenance Port: Ocean City
- Expected Operation Date: 2026
Momentum Wind
Power Capacity: 808.5 MWDeveloper: US WIND
Situated 15 miles off the Maryland coast, the Momentum Wind project will generate 808.5 MW of total energy, enough to power 210,000 homes in Maryland. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
- Number of Turbines: 55
- Turbine Design :
- Interconnection Point:
- OREC Price (2012$): $54.17
- Development and Construction Direct Jobs: 6,990
- Operating Period Direct Jobs: 254
- Marshalling and Assembly Port: Tradepoint Atlantic, Baltimore County
- Operations & Maintenance Port: Ocean City
- Expected Operation Date: 2026
Skipjack Wind 1 - Canceled
Power Capacity: 120 MWDeveloper: Ørsted
Located 21 miles off the Maryland coast, the Skipjack 1 offshore wind project will generate 120 MW of total energy, enough to power 40,000 homes in Maryland. The project is expected to be operational in 2026.
- Number of Turbines: 9
- Turbine Design:
- Interconnection Point:
- OREC Price (in 2012$): $131.93
- Development and Construction Direct Jobs: 913
- Operating Period Direct Jobs: 484
- Marshalling and Assembly Port: Tradepoint Atlantic, Baltimore County
- Operations & Maintenance Port: West Ocean City
- Expected Operation Date: 2026
Skipjack Wind 2 - Canceled
Power Capacity: 846 MWDeveloper: Ørsted
Located 20 miles off the Maryland coast the Skipjack 2 offshore wind project will generate 846 MW of total energy, enough to power 275,000 homes in Maryland. The project is expected to be built consecutively with the Skipjack 1 project and both projects will be operational in 2026.
- Number of Turbines: 60
- Turbine Design:
- Interconnection Point:
- OREC Price (in 2012$): $71.61
- Development and Construction Direct Jobs: 2,951
- Operating Period Direct Jobs: 130
- Marshalling and Assembly Port: Tradepoint Atlantic, Baltimore County
- Operations & Maintenance Port: West Ocean City
- Expected Operation Date: 2026
