PSEG to Acquire 25% Ownership Interest in Ocean Wind
December 04,2020
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Ørsted North America (Ørsted) to acquire a 25% interest in the 1,100-megawatt Ocean Wind project.
"PSEG’s 25% interest will include both a conventional and tax equity component, which will have the effect of accelerating cash flow and earnings; PSEG’s investment in Ocean Wind is expected to be earnings accretive upon commercial operation," PSEG said
The Ocean Wind project could provide first power in late 2024, subject to federal permitting timelines, other development and construction activities, and final investment decisions by Ørsted and PSEG. Completion of the acquisition is anticipated to occur in the first half of 2021, subject to approval by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and other customary closing conditions.
"On July 31, PSEG announced it would explore strategic alternatives related to PSEG Power's non-nuclear generation fleet, accelerating PSEG's transition to a primarily regulated and contracted business with a zero-carbon generation platform. In line with this strategy, PSEG continues to evaluate participation in additional offshore wind opportunities in New Jersey and other mid-Atlantic states," PSEG said