The federal government, in consultation with state and local governments and stakeholders, determined the shape and boundaries of the lease area. From north to south, the western boundary of the lease area moves away from shore. At its closest point, north of Rehoboth Beach, the western-most boundary is approximately 13 miles from shore. At its southernmost and farthest point, the westernmost boundary is approximately 21 miles from shore.
However, those boundaries should not be taken as an accurate representation of turbine placement. Ørsted has agreed to a two-mile set back against the commercial shipping lane along the western and northern borders; turbine placement will also be subject to site investigation and project awards.
For the purposes of Skipjack Wind distance to shore is dependent on location given the shape of the lease area relative to shore. At their closest, turbines are projected to be 15-16 miles from the DE coast and 20 miles from Maryland.
Under certain weather conditions, turbines may be faintly visible from shore.
