The first GE Haliade-X wind turbine generator has been put in on the Vineyard Wind 1 mission within the US.
The accomplished turbine is comprised of 1 tower, three blades, and one nacelle, and the absolutely assembled machine represents the biggest turbine within the western world, with a nameplate capability of 13MW, able to offering energy to greater than 6,000 houses and companies in Massachusetts, says mission companions Avangrid Inc. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
The mission will encompass 62 wind generators to generate 806MW, sufficient to energy greater than 400,000 houses and companies.
“This is a monumental achievement and a proud day for offshore wind in the United States that proves this industry is real and demonstrates Avangrid’s steadfast commitment to helping the Northeast region meet its clean energy and climate goals,” mentioned Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
“While this is a landmark for this first-in-the-nation project and the industry, we remain focused on the important work ahead to continue the successful installation campaign of these massive turbines and deliver the first power to Massachusetts homes and businesses this year.”
Vineyard Wind started offshore building in late 2022, achieved steel-in-the-water in June, and accomplished the nation’s first offshore substation in July. Construction flows by the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.
