GE Vernova Investigates Turbine Blade Failures

GE Vernova has reported recent turbine blade failures at offshore wind farms in the U.S. and UK, which they have determined are unrelated. The company is conducting thorough investigations and ensuring all safety measures with customers and authorities for the continued installation of the Dogger Bank and Vineyard Wind farms.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-08-2024 21:26 IST | Created: 30-08-2024 21:26 IST
GE Vernova Investigates Turbine Blade Failures
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GE Vernova has confirmed that the recent turbine blade failures at two offshore wind farms in the United States and the United Kingdom are not linked.

In an emailed statement, a company spokesperson said, "We continue to investigate the recent offshore wind events involving our blades and are taking every necessary step with customers and authorities to safely move forward with the installation of the Dogger Bank and Vineyard Wind farms. Our current analyses indicate that the causes of the recent blade events are unrelated."

The company is ensuring comprehensive safety measures in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to progress with the wind farm installations securely.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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