offshore wind was an established industry in europe but totally nascent in the united states. vineyard wind was on a mission to lead the charge.

it took over a decade. constant battles over permitting, supply chains, community opposition, and project disasters - like a turbine falling in the ocean - made the project extremely difficult. a new tech, heavy steel industry - it made sense there were so many hurdles.

most equipment - including aircraft-carrier-sized installation vessels - were imported from europe.

vineyard wind went operational in 2026. the $4 billion project has 62 turbines and should generate 800 megawatts of power, enough to supply roughly 400k massachusetts homes.

avangrid and copenhagen infrastructure partners (cip) were leaders on the joint venture. trailblazing in the united states had been a new kind of challenge for pedro azagra of spain, and klaus moeller from denmark.

now, the microscope shifts from construction to performance. the turbines must work well with the electriciy grid and deliver on their promises of lower electricity bills and cleaner energy for the state.