Wind Energy – Transmission
NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic (NEETMA) and WindGrid (a subsidiary of Elia Group), today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to lay the foundation to work together to develop and construct offshore wind transmission infrastructure for New Jersey if selected by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
“WindGrid and its parent Elia Group are leaders in the engineering, construction and operation of offshore electric transmission projects and we’re pleased to be collaborating with them on our New Jersey proposals, said Matt Valle, president, NextEra Energy Transmission.
“We believe we are well-positioned to help New Jersey achieve its clean energy goals and we look forward to working with all stakeholders on making this important project a success.”
NEETMA has submitted a number of proposals, collectively called the NJ Seawind Connector, to the BPU to support the transmission needed to achieve the State’s offshore wind goals. The NJ Seawind Connector offers New Jersey multiple solutions that would collectively deliver to the State the greatest offshore wind power with the least impact to the environment and local communities.
