Atlantic Ocean Wind Farm to Power 660,000 Virginia Homes by 2026
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📰 The quick summary: Dominion Energy is constructing 176 offshore wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean that will generate 2,600 megawatts of clean power, providing electricity to 660,000 Virginia homes by 2026.
📈 One key stat: The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project will save an estimated $3 billion in fuel costs during its first decade of operation, making it both environmentally and economically beneficial.
💬 One key quote: “Every turbine under construction seems to be about hundred feet tall and each turbine is meant to harness wind from the ocean.“
1️⃣ The big picture: A major renewable energy project is taking shape off Virginia’s coast, where Dominion Energy is building 176 offshore wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm will generate 2,600 megawatts of clean, carbon-free electricity once completed. Located about 23.5 miles offshore on a 113,000-acre site, this project represents one of America’s largest offshore wind initiatives. Beyond providing power to 660,000 homes, it creates over 1,000 jobs for operations and maintenance while incorporating safeguards for marine life protection.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This massive offshore wind farm offers a reliable clean energy solution that functions day and night, unlike solar power which depends on sunlight. The project brings substantial economic benefits, creating more than 1,000 local jobs for operations and maintenance while generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue. Environmental protections have been integrated to safeguard marine wildlife during construction and operation phases. Once operational, the farm will save an estimated $3 billion in fuel costs over its first decade, demonstrating how renewable energy can be both environmentally and economically advantageous.
3️⃣ What’s next: Construction work began in late 2023, with offshore installation starting in early 2024. The project features undersea cables that will connect the wind farm to the regional grid, delivering power throughout Virginia. Dominion Energy expects to complete construction by 2026, at which point the region will significantly reduce its dependence on traditional power sources.
Read the full story here: Ecoticias – 2,600,000 kW found in this US ocean — It will power 660,000 homes by 2026
