The Port of Long Beach has received state support to advance the development of Pier Wind, a planned 400-acre terminal designed for the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. The project aims to strengthen California’s offshore wind supply chain and support future large-scale developments along the state’s coastline.
The California Energy Commission has awarded $20 million in funding for the project, which the port will match with an additional $11 million. These funds will be used to complete engineering, environmental, business planning and community engagement work required before construction can begin.
The funding comes from Proposition 4, a climate bond measure approved by California voters in 2024 that allocates $475 million for port infrastructure supporting offshore wind. The Port of Long Beach plans to apply for further funding as additional proceeds are released.
Pier Wind is intended to accommodate the assembly and staging of next-generation offshore wind turbines, some of which could reach heights comparable to the Eiffel Tower. Once completed, fully assembled turbines would be transported from the port to wind lease areas located 20 to 30 miles off the Central and Northern California coasts.
The proposed terminal is currently undergoing environmental review by local, state and federal authorities. Construction could begin in 2027, with the first 200 acres expected to be completed by 2031 and the remainder by 2035.
