A Step Forward in Clean Energy: US Wind Secures Crucial Permits

A significant milestone has been achieved: US Wind, our U.S. subsidiary, has secured authorization from the State of Delaware for the installation of land-based infrastructure and cable network connections necessary for its ambitious 1.7 GW offshore wind farm in Maryland waters. This development marks a major step toward the realization of one of the largest offshore wind energy projects in the United States and represents a new chapter in our decades-long legacy of offshore wind innovation along the Atlantic coast.

The permits secured: a triple achievement

The project has received three essential permits: the Subaqueous Lands Permit, the Wetlands Permit, and the Beach Preservation Coastal Construction Permit. These permits are critical for cable-laying operations, both underwater and on land, in specific areas of Delaware. Furthermore, they enable the installation of planned substations, implementing environmental mitigation strategies and funding Delaware beach preservation activities. This approach underscores US Wind’s commitment to balancing energy development with coastal environmental protection.

A project of great scope

US Wind’s offshore wind farm will cover a 324-square-kilometer area—comparable to the size of Italy’s Lake Garda. Once completed, the facility will produce 7 TWh of energy annually, with an estimated annual value of approximately $1.5 billion over the 30-year lease term. These figures highlight not only the scale of the project but also its long-term economic potential.

A significant investment for a sustainable future

The total investment in this project amounts to $11.5 billion, a figure that underscores Renexia and US Wind’s commitment to the energy transition. This investment will not only contribute to clean energy production but also stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and developing an industrial supply chain related to offshore wind energy.

From federal approval to execution

The project had already received approval from the White House in September 2024, demonstrating federal support for this initiative. Securing state-level permits now represents the final step before construction begins. This process highlights the complexity and multidimensional nature of large-scale renewable energy projects, which require approvals at various levels of government.

Renexia’s vision: from Maryland to Sicily

Riccardo Toto, General Manager of Renexia, expressed great satisfaction with the final approvals:

“We are pleased to have obtained the final approvals, allowing us to begin construction of the wind farm, provide clean energy to Delaware and Maryland, and, most importantly, contribute to the global decarbonization process. The supply chain established in the United States involves several local companies, and we are ready to replicate this model in Italy, particularly with the Med Wind project in Sicily” commented Riccardo Toto, General Manager of Renexia.

A greener, more sustainable energy future

US Wind’s authorization for network infrastructure in Delaware marks a pivotal moment not only for Renexia and its American subsidiary but for the entire renewable energy sector. This project, alongside the Med Wind project—the largest floating offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean—demonstrates how innovation in offshore wind energy can play a crucial role in transitioning toward a more sustainable energy future. With these projects, Renexia positions itself at the forefront of the fight against climate change, while simultaneously driving economic and industrial development in both the United States and Italy.