OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY

Virginia Beach has the potential to become a significant offshore wind energy hub. Two of the largest offshore wind farms in the United States will soon find a home in federal waters, just a few miles off the City’s shoreline, totaling $18 billion in private capital investment. The first commercial-scale wind farm, by Dominion Energy, is scheduled to begin construction in 2024, while the second one, by Avangrid Renewables, is expected to start construction in 2026.

Infrastructure in Virginia Beach and across the region is already in place to accommodate businesses in the offshore wind supply chain, providing them with ample opportunities to benefit from the rapid growth of this sector.

Access To Superior Port Facilities

The Virginia Beach metropolitan area is home to one of two East Coast ports with zero air draft and horizontal clearance restrictions, making it ideally suited for offshore wind development. Plus, open shipping channels and navigational flexibility eliminate maritime congestion as a concern.

Abundant Waterfront Land And Infrastructure

Virginia’s ports offer existing dock capacity and ample on-water marshaling areas. The Virginia coastline is geographically rich with waterfront properties and development or redevelopment opportunities.

Unrestricted Air Draft Waterways

Virginia port facilities have direct access to sea with no overhead obstacles to impede the shipping of large and upright infrastructure and components.