特朗普暂停所有大型海上风电项目

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of all large offshore wind energy projects' land leases, impacting billions in investments and thousands of jobs [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Projects - The suspension affects several major offshore wind projects, including the Virginia Coast Wind Farm, which was set to be the largest in the U.S. with a capacity of 2 gigawatts, enough to power 600,000 homes in Virginia [1]. - Other affected projects include Vineyard Wind 1 (Massachusetts), Revolution Wind (Rhode Island), Sunrise Wind (Long Island and New England), and Empire Wind 1 (Long Island) [1]. - The Revolution Wind project has already secured $5 billion in investments and is 80% complete [1]. Group 2: Justification for Suspension - The U.S. Department of the Interior cited unspecified national security risks as the reason for the suspension, mentioning potential radar interference from wind turbine operations [2]. - The Secretary of the Interior indicated that the Department of Defense concluded that large offshore wind farms pose a real threat, particularly to the Eastern Seaboard, complicating the identification of friend or foe in airspace [2]. Group 3: Industry Response - The suspension has faced criticism not only from clean energy companies but also from fossil fuel groups that have invested heavily in offshore wind projects [3]. - The President of the National Ocean Industries Association urged the government to lift the suspension and avoid actions that could harm jobs and investments [3]. - The CEO of Oceantic Network criticized the suspension as a cover for the President's dislike of offshore wind energy, warning it would lead to higher electricity prices and job losses [2].