On September 23, 2025, Orsted, a leading Danish wind energy company, experienced a significant surge in its stock price following a favorable ruling from a U.S. federal judge. The judge's decision to lift a ban previously imposed by the Trump administration on Orsted's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island's coast has paved the way for the company to resume construction.
The Revolution Wind project, which had reached 80% completion before the halt in August 2025, represents a substantial investment for Orsted and its joint venture partner, Skyborn Renewables. The suspension had been financially burdensome, costing Orsted approximately $2 million per day and threatening a potential $1 billion loss if the project were canceled.
With the lifting of the ban, Orsted is poised to continue its work on the project, which had already seen an investment of around $5 billion. The company anticipates a liquidity reserve of 145 billion Danish crowns ($22.9 billion) upon completion of a planned $9.4 billion capital injection, ensuring the financial stability needed to complete the project.
This legal victory is viewed as a significant setback for former President Trump, who had been a vocal critic of wind energy initiatives. The decision highlights the complex interplay between legal rulings and political agendas in shaping the future of renewable energy projects in the United States.
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