August 1, 2024 — Federal regulators have issued a revised suspension order for Vineyard Wind as an investigation continues into a damaged turbine blade at the offshore wind farm that has continued to cast debris into the ocean in recent days.
The revised order by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, part of the US Department of the Interior, clarifies the requirements for Vineyard Wind before workers can board any wind turbines.
After the July 13 blade failure, the bureau ordered Vineyard Wind to halt power production and the installation of new turbines. The revised suspension order also requires Vineyard Wind to submit a risk analysis and mitigation measures to regulators.
The damaged wind turbine was manufactured by Cambridge-based GE Vernova. The company has said the damage was caused by a manufacturing issue and was not related to the turbine’s design or engineering.