Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Wind Farm Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Blocked Project
The US government, previously under Trump, is being sued by a wind farm developer and states.
The developer, Orsted, and the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut are fighting against the government's decision to stop a nearly finished wind farm project.
They say the government is acting against the wind energy industry.
The government paused work on the project because of national security concerns.
The developer says that they should be able to move forward with the project, with all underwater foundations and most of the turbines already installed.
Some officials express worries that wind farms could interfere with radar systems, potentially allowing for a drone attack, but others strongly disagree with that claim.
Orsted, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are suing the Trump administration to unblock the Revolution Wind project.
The Revolution Wind project, nearly complete, could power 350,000 homes.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management paused the project on August 22 due to national security concerns.
Officials have expressed worries that wind turbines could hinder radar systems.
DOD had previously determined that impact of wind farm would be negligible and avoidable.
- Who
- Orsted (developer), Rhode Island and Connecticut states, Trump administration
- What
- Lawsuits filed to challenge the administration's decision to halt the Revolution Wind project
- When
- August 2024; lawsuits filed on Thursday
- Where
- Rhode Island and Connecticut, affected project in the Atlantic Ocean
- Why
- The administration halted construction citing national security concerns, Orsted and the states dispute this
Wind Energy Advocates
Trump Administration
Project Viability
Wind Energy Advocates
Halting projects harms the investment and development of renewable energy.
Trump Administration
Offshore wind farms pose a national security risk.
Security Concerns
Wind Energy Advocates
The Defense Department previously assessed the project with no major concerns.
Trump Administration
Wind farms may disrupt radar and create a drone attack risk.
- Projects Affected
- Revolution Wind, Maryland Offshore Wind Project, SouthCoast Wind, New England Wind
- Key Players
- Peter Neronha, Doug Burgum, Jack Reed, Kirk Lippold
- Legal Action
- Lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts in Rhode Island and D.C.
- Stopped Construction Date
- August 22, 2024
- Completion Status
- Revolution Wind is 80% complete
