The State of New York has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), a coalition of governments, international organizations, and private companies dedicated to expanding global offshore wind capacity. The announcement was made during New York Climate Week, highlighting the state’s commitment to advancing the clean energy transition.
GOWA, launched at COP27 by Denmark, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), now counts 20 governments among its members. The alliance aims to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power worldwide.
Doreen Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), said: “New York is honored to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance as we work with other government partners to grow and build-out the offshore wind industry… [It] will help further advance and sustain this powerhouse industry as we harness its full potential to secure a clean energy future.”
Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, emphasized the urgency of expanding offshore wind capacity: “Offshore wind offers a pathway to decarbonize our power systems, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth… Our World Energy Transitions Outlook projects that offshore wind capacity must increase sevenfold by 2030 and more than thirtyfold by 2050 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.”
Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, highlighted the importance of collaboration: “The US offshore wind industry is a key part of the energy transition’s acceleration… GWEC’s research suggests the world could deliver GOWA’s target of 380GW of offshore wind by 2030, but only with the right frameworks in place.”
The addition of New York to GOWA strengthens international cooperation on offshore wind development, enhancing efforts to build a clean energy future globally.
