Avangrid Inc. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have completed installation of the first GE Haliade-X turbine at the 806 MW Vineyard Wind 1 offshore project, located 15 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard.
The 13 MW GE turbine consists of a tower, three blades and the nacelle. Sixty-one additional turbines will follow.
“This is a monumental achievement and a proud day for offshore wind in the United States that proves this industry is real,” says Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. “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 began offshore construction late last year, achieved steel-in-the-water in June, and completed the nation’s first offshore substation in July. Construction flows through the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.
In July 2021, Vineyard Wind signed the first project labor agreement for an offshore wind project in the United States, which outlined the creation of 500 union jobs through the project.
