Vineyard Wind Producing Less Than Half Power

by Frank Haggerty

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Massachusetts
"Vineyard Wind’s attorney suggested in court Friday that the project is far from fully operational." Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026 
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“This is an 806-megawatt project that’s generating output at less than half of that, which is not sufficient to generate commercially viable levels of electricity,” said attorney Michael Scheinkman.   Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026 

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A court hearing was held on May 1, 2026, in Vineyard Wind 1 LLC vs. GE Renewables US LLC

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Suffolk Superior Civil Court

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Case # 2684CV01041 Next Event:  Ruling Expected May 12, 2026 

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GE argues it is owed up to $360 million.
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Vineyard Wind claims  GE owes them over $800 million for delays and issues.
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Note# The project, featuring 62 turbines and 806 megawatts of capacity, was sold as a project that powers more than 400,000 homes and businesses. 
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  • Frank Haggerty

     Vineyard Wind Producing Less Than Half Power - Why???
     
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    Massachusetts
    "Vineyard Wind’s attorney suggested in court Friday that the project is far from fully operational." Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026 

    “This is an 806-megawatt project that’s generating output at less than half of that, which is not sufficient to generate commercially viable levels of electricity,” said attorney Michael Scheinkman.   Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026 

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    How many homes does an offshore wind farm actually power?

    Determining homes powered by Vineyard Wind

    "At Vineyard Wind, the partially constructed wind farm about 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, one turbine can put out between zero and 13 megawatts (its nameplate capacity), depending on wind conditions. "

    "The rated wind speed for the project’s GE Vernova Haliade-X blade model is 11 meters per second, which equates to about 25 miles per hour. The turbine will not produce the full 13 megawatts unless the wind is 25 miles per hour or greater. If the wind is weaker, say 15 miles per hour, it will put out fewer megawatts. If the winds are too weak, it won’t produce power. If the winds are too strong, the turbine will shut down to prevent damage. " 
    New Bedford Light Newspaper        August 2025 
    Email Anastasia E. Lennon at alennon@newbedfordlight.org.  

     

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