The Boardwalk Power Link (BPL) is an HVDC line linking offshore wind energy generated off the coast of New Jersey to Monmouth County’s shores. Through underground HVDC cables, energy will be transmitted along a route located nearly exclusively in the public right-of-way. This energy will culminate at a cutting-edge converter station, strategically positioned next to the Deans 500KV Substation in South Brunswick, New Jersey.
Project Overview
Anbaric has a long history in New Jersey, starting with the development of the Hudson and Neptune projects, and continuing with the Boardwalk Power Link project. Recognizing that New Jersey would need a tremendous amount of new transmission infrastructure to achieve the state’s renewable energy goals, particularly the state’s 11GW offshore wind goal, Anbaric is developing the BPL project to be a significant part of that new transmission, with the potential to deliver enough energy to power more than 1.5 million homes.
The Boardwalk Power Link was thoughtfully designed in consultation with local communities, to maximize the use of a prime interconnection point on the electric grid, minimize impacts on the environment and coastal communities, and boost grid efficiency. Boardwalk Power Link will use efficient HVDC technology to deliver clear, renewable offshore wind energy to state-of-the-art converter stations to be built in Middlesex County.
BENEFIT TO NEW JERSEY
New Jersey is particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change and is aggressively moving away from fossil fuels to be part of a global effort to stem these impacts. As New Jersey advances the development of its growing offshore wind industry, Boardwalk Power Link provides an integral, cost-effective transmission solution to efficiently deliver energy from offshore wind turbines to shore while minimizing disruptions to our coastline, critical fishing industries, and marine life. Rather than connecting each wind energy project individually, BPL will allow for multiple projects to connect via one efficiently designed route that is in existing public right-of-way.
PARTNERSHIPS
Anbaric sees the renewable energy transition not only as critical for our planet, but also as an incredible economic driver for our state, with potential for tremendous community investment and job creation. Anbaric is committed to employing local New Jersey unionized labor in all applicable aspects of the development of the Boardwalk Power Link project.
Anbaric has fostered longstanding relationships throughout New Jersey and remains committed to working closely with stakeholders and government partners.
LOCATION AND ROUTE
Through years of planning and investment, Anbaric has developed a project that is at the cusp of being construction ready. The Boardwalk Power Link travels through Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in the heart of New Jersey and provides a significant advantage by avoiding costly onshore grid upgrades, minimizing ratepayer impact costs, and increasing reliability.
Boardwalk Power Link will follow a route in the public right-of-way to state-of-the-art converter stations to be built directly adjacent to the Deans 500 Kilovolt (kV) Substation in South Brunswick, New Jersey. Anbaric has the required site control to move this project forward in South Brunswick and on the coast.
The entire 20.9-mile Boardwalk Power Link route was carefully planned to minimize impact on wetlands, ensuring that the overall environmental impact remains low. The designed route is completely underground, ensuring zero visual impact.
TECHNOLOGY USED
Boardwalk Power Link utilizes a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) line to connect offshore wind energy produced off the coast of New Jersey with the onshore substation in Middlesex County. HVDC technology enhances efficiency by allowing greater power flow with fewer cables, further reducing its environmental impact.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INFORMATION
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