Siemens Gamesa has reached an agreement with Dominion Energy to supply 176 of its SG 14-222 DD turbines for the 2600MW Coastal Virginia commercial offshore wind project in the US, cementing an earlier deal between the two companies.
Siemens Gamesa has also announced a 10-year service agreement for the project with the project developer, subject to conditions including governmental permitting.
Installation of the wind farm is expected to begin off the coast of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2024.
The project is scheduled to be completed by 2026.
The first prototype SG 14-222 DD turbine was installed last month in Denmark and is currently producing power.
Marc Becker, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit, said: “This agreement is historic for many reasons, most notably as the next step towards the planned deployment of our flagship SG 14-222 Direct Drive turbine. It also brings our planned offshore wind turbine blade finishing facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, one step closer to reality – the first in the colossal U.S. offshore market.”
Joshua Bennett, Dominion Energy Vice President of offshore wind, added: “Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy brings decades of experience as the global leader in wind turbine technology to our Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
“Siemens Gamesa is a valued partner on our two-turbine pilot project and will look forward to continued success as we work together to make commercial offshore wind a reality for our Virginia customers.”