May 12, 2024 — Dominion Energy delayed installation of the first batch of offshore wind turbine bases for its Virginia Beach wind farm, but a spokesperson said an ongoing lawsuit will have no impact on the construction timeline.
Installation of the wind turbine monopiles, expected to begin this week, could get underway as soon as next week, said Dominion spokesperson Jeremy Slayton. He said a slight delay in the arrival of an installation support vessel pushed back the start date.
However, Slayton said the Orion, the large ship which will transport and install the monopiles, is ready to go after a bit of required maintenance.
“There have been no changes to our expectations for the 2024 installation season,” Slayton said in a text message.