BROOKLYN, NY – WindScape Brooklyn, New York’s first immersive learning center dedicated to offshore wind energy education, debuted Friday with a Sunset Park community celebration. Developed on behalf of Empire Wind and in close collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and community and educational partners, WindScape Brooklyn explores how wind, people and landscape work in unison to drive technological innovation and progress.
The Center’s interactive exhibits and programming offer visitors of all ages a first-hand look at the wonder of offshore wind through an immersive experience. Located directly across from the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), WindScape Brooklyn provides visitors an opportunity to witness SBMT’s ongoing transformation into a state-of-the-art maritime hub powering the future of New York.
“WindScape Brooklyn educates the community in a fun and interactive way about offshore wind as an important source of power to help meet increasing energy demands,” said Molly Morris, President Renewables Americas. “Visitors will learn how this exciting power source works while celebrating the people and places that bring projects like Empire Wind to life. This eye-opening and engaging experience results from collaboration across industry, community groups, scientific experts and local government working together to share the next chapter of New York’s energy future.”
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “WindScape Brooklyn is a transformative way to tell the story of offshore wind and educate visitors about the critical role this locally produced, renewable resource has in securing New York’s clean energy future. I congratulate Equinor, our partners, and the Sunset Park Community on the center’s debut, which also serves as an impressive example of the power of collaboration between the public and private sectors when they are committed to realizing benefits for the community at large.”
New York City Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión, Jr said, “The opening of WindScape Brooklyn, an interactive learning center for people of all ages, is another important step forward in building the city’s Green Economy and creating a new offshore wind industry in New York City. This sector will create jobs, generate billions of dollars in economic activity, provide clean power for hundreds of thousands of homes and, with WindScape Brooklyn in the lead, capture the collective imagination of a new generation of New Yorkers who will lead us into a more sustainable future.”
“The WindScape Brooklyn Offshore Wind Learning Center will help build the green workforce of tomorrow – giving New Yorkers of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn about this industry while overlooking the ongoing transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a state-of-the-art offshore wind port facility,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President & CEO Andrew Kimball.
“Forging ahead on the city’s Green Economy Action Plan, NYCEDC is proud to partner with Equinor to further advance green job creation, drive economic activity, and shape a more sustainable future from within the five boroughs.”
Featuring eight exhibits, WindScape Brooklyn was developed with direct participation from the local community, including Workforce Development Institute, Red Hook Initiative, Sunset Park High School, Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, and others. The text of all exhibits is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese, reflecting the composition of the Sunset Park community. The center’s design has been reviewed by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access at the University of Buffalo.
Beyond the exhibition space, WindScape Brooklyn will offer public programming, school field trips, and internship opportunities, establishing the center as a vital community hub. The center’s design includes ample space for gathering, including a multi-use classroom, Co-Lab space, and the immersive, 29-foot-screen Story Box theater. Community groups and local organizations will be able to reserve space free of charge.
Admission to WindScape Brooklyn is free and open to the general public on Thursdays and Saturdays.School groups are welcome on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning October 21. For more information, please visit www.windscapebrooklyn.com.