First major U.S. offshore wind farm sends first power to the grid:
An offshore wind project in New England that is expected to be the U.S.’s first large-scale ...
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Key FactsFirst Major U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Sends Inaugural Power to New England Grid
Jan 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts has sent power to the New England grid for the first time.
- The joint venture of Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is expected to generate enough power for over 400,000 homes in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy described the initial power delivery as a historic moment for the American offshore wind industry.
- The Biden administration has set the goal of getting enough power from offshore wind energy to power 10 million homes by 2030.
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