Why Vineyard Wind Produces Less Than Half Power

Why is Vineyard Wind Producing Less Than Half Power

Only one New Bedford news media source reported how wind turbines produce power.

In Vineyard Wind vs GE Vernonva Court May 1, 2026

Case # 2684CV01041 Suffolk Superior Civil Court
Massachusetts"Vineyard Wind’s attorney suggested in court Friday that the project is far from fully operational." Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026

“This is an 806-megawatt project that’s generating output at less than half of that, which is not sufficient to generate commercially viable levels of electricity,” said attorney Michael Scheinkman. Source: New Bedford Light, May 1, 2026
-------------------------------------------------Quote From New Bedford Light Newspaper :

Determining homes powered by Vineyard Wind

"At Vineyard Wind, the partially constructed wind farm about 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, one turbine can put out between zero and 13 megawatts (its nameplate capacity), depending on wind conditions. "

"The rated wind speed for the project’s GE Vernova Haliade-X blade model is 11 meters per second, which equates to about 25 miles per hour. The turbine will not produce the full 13 megawatts unless the wind is 25 miles per hour or greater. If the wind is weaker, say 15 miles per hour, it will put out fewer megawatts. If the winds are too weak, it won’t produce power. If the winds are too strong, the turbine will shut down to prevent damage. " New Bedford Light Newspaper

August 2025 Email Anastasia E. Lennon at alennon@newbedfordlight.org.

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