Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind Files Lawsuit Over Trump Suspension, Citing Billions at Risk

Sunrise Wind LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the December 22nd order that halted construction on its nearly completed offshore wind project. This legal action follows similar moves by Revolution Wind and Empire Offshore Wind, all suspended due to classified national security concerns. Sunrise Wind, 45% complete, argues the suspension is unlawful and violates applicable law, causing substantial harm after years of securing all required permits and coordinating with defense agencies.

The company highlights billions of dollars already invested and the potential for providing power to nearly 600,000 homes, warning that delays could impact grid reliability. The Trump administration cites potential interference with radar systems as the reason for the suspension, but developers and labor unions argue the projects already passed rigorous national security reviews under both the Trump and Biden administrations.

The outcome of this case could significantly impact the future of offshore wind development in the United States, as the industry pipeline has already contracted over the past year. Sunrise Wind seeks constructive engagement but asserts the lawsuit is necessary to protect its investment and the project’s benefits to U.S. jobs and infrastructure.

(Source：Gcaptain)