Vineyard Wind's 62-Turbine Offshore Project Near Completion
The Vineyard Wind project, the first large-scale offshore wind farm permitted by the federal government in the U.S., is nearing completion. The 62-turbine project, located south of Martha's Vineyard, will generate enough electricity to power 400,000 homes once fully operational.
Vineyard Wind's journey began in 2013 when Vineyard Wind LLC, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, acquired the leasing rights off Massachusetts. Iberdrola later purchased the ocean lease for $150,000 in 2015, expressing confidence in the project's eventual success despite permit uncertainties.
The project faced a major setback last year when a turbine blade detachment incident occurred. Additionally, the Trump administration announced plans to revoke permits for other offshore wind farms being planned by Iberdrola. However, Vineyard Wind has since recovered and is expected to finish in the upcoming months.
Iberdrola was provisionally awarded a contract by Massachusetts for 791 MW of power for the first stage of New England Wind. As of the end of June 2023, Vineyard Wind's power generation capacity has reached over 400 Megawatts, with half of the turbines already generating electricity.
The completion of Vineyard Wind, initially delayed due to various challenges, is now imminent. Once fully operational, it will significantly contribute to the region's clean energy supply, powering hundreds of thousands of homes with renewable energy.
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