Projects

Four major projects make up the Interisland Wind project.

First Wind Hawaii's proposal for a 200+MW wind farm on Moloka'i
Castle & Cooke's proposal for a 200+ MW wind farm on Lana'i
The State of Hawaii's proposal to develop an undersea electrical power cable system between O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i and eventually Maui
Hawaiian Electric Company's proposal to develop landing sites, facilities, transmission lines and other grid improvements on O'ahu

Environmental Impact Statements are required and will be done for all four aspects of the project. The project also requires approval by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission along with permits from other government agencies.

First Wind Hawai'i and Castle & Cooke are proposing to build wind farms on Moloka'i and Lana'i, respectively. Both have agreed to initially build wind farms of 200 megawatts.

The State of Hawaii is taking the lead in developing the inter-island marine cable. This includes procuring consultants to design and build it, obtaining financing and all necessary studies and permit approvals.

Hawaiian Electric is evaluating potential cable landing sites, facility sites and transmission routes. Every effort is being made to minimize the need for additional on-land facilities and transmission lines.

Many decisions remain to be made. Stay abreast of public meetings in your communities. Voice your opinion on this website. Your input will make an important difference.