Orsted, the Danish firm considered a world leader in offshore wind development, signaled big potential for U.S. market growth with its announced intention on Oct. 8 to buy Deepwater Wind, which has built America’s only operating offshore wind farm, for $510 million.
The deal comes at a time when momentum for developing clean energy is strong and there is clear demand acceleration, Orsted CEO Henrik Poulsen told analysts in a conference call.