GE Vernova Addresses Turbine Blade Failures at Offshore Wind Farms

GE Vernova reported that recent turbine blade failures at offshore wind farms in the US and UK are unrelated incidents. The August 22 failure at Dogger Bank and the earlier issue at Vineyard Wind are being investigated. The blade failures are not connected, as per GE Vernova's analysis.

GE Vernova has announced that recent turbine blade failures at two offshore wind farms in the USA and the UK are not connected. The company is dealing with the effects of three separate blade failures over four months.

On August 22, a blade failed at the Dogger Bank wind farm off Yorkshire's coast, shortly after an incident at the Vineyard Wind project in Massachusetts. GE Vernova stated they are investigating the events and collaborating with customers and authorities to ensure safety.

The company's initial analysis suggests the causes of these incidents are unconnected. The August failure occurred during high winds when the blade was fixed, during commissioning by GE Vernova. Dogger Bank is managed by a partnership involving SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vargronn, while Vineyard Wind is a JV between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

(With inputs from agencies.)