Iberdrola Group’s Avangrid, a sustainable energy company, has completed installing an offshore substation at its Vineyard Wind 1 wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts. The substation will collect power from 62 wind turbine generators and export 806 MW of renewable energy to the onshore power grid – enough to power more than 400,000 local homes and businesses.
“Offshore wind in the U.S. is one step closer to becoming a reality,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Our team's dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit have made this achievement possible and, by building projects like Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1, we remain committed to accelerating the energy transition to create a cleaner, more sustainable future in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the U.S.”
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With power delivery expected to begin by the end of 2023, Vineyard Wind 1 will be the largest offshore substation in Iberdrola Group’s global fleet. To date, Iberdrola has installed five other substations throughout the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.
“Our team's dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit have made this achievement possible and, by building projects like Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1, we remain committed to accelerating the energy transition to create a cleaner, more sustainable future in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the U.S,” added Azagra.
