GE Renewable Energy has confirmed an order from Vineyard Wind to supply 62 13MW Haliade-X turbines for the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
The manufacturer was announced as the preferred turbine supplier for the project in December 2020.
Energy generation is expected to start in 2023.
GE Renewable Energy president and chief executive John Lavelle said: “We’re pleased to supply the first utility-scale offshore installation in the US, increasing the potential of the turbine to generate more power for our customer.
“Our Haliade-X technology combined with our innovative digital capabilities means GE is well positioned to support the growth of offshore wind in the US and globally.”
Vineyard Wind chief executive Lars Pedersen said: “After achieving financial close last month, we are now at the point when this industry is no longer just talking about opportunity but delivering it.
“With the order now placed for GE’s Haliade-X turbines, we are setting the stage for a new industry, one that will create jobs, save ratepayers more than $1bn and contribute greatly to a reduction in carbon pollution.”
Vineyard Wind is a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.