An offshore wind power project in New Jersey has been delayed for a second time, as it continues to struggle to find a manufacturer to build blades for its turbines.

The Leading Light Wind project from energyRe would install 100 turbines roughly 40 miles off the coast of Long Beach Island, which would supply enough power for one million homes. The project was first granted a pause by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in September 2024, after a turbine made by the project's manufacturer Vestas was deemed unsuitable, and the last remaining manufacturer significantly increased the cost of its own blades. That pause expired on December 20, 2024, with energyRe now asking to delay the project through May 20, 2025, according to the Associated Press.

The request from energyRe doesn't specifically cite manufacturer issues, but it does note that the market for offshore wind equipment has continued to experience substantial "volatility," and that the company has "not yet identified a solution" to address that. 

"This additional time will allow us to continue to navigate ongoing market shifts and supply chain challenges, as we work to advance development of this important project for New Jersey,” said the project's director Wes Jacobs.

Other offshore wind projects in New Jersey have faced similar struggles in recent years, with two others from Danish energy developer Orsted getting scrapped in 2023, due to supply chain issues and rising costs for equipment.