The Vineyard Wind offshore project has been temporarily shut down following a turbine blade failure that resulted in debris washing ashore on Nantucket Island
. The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE is collaborating with Vineyard Wind to determine the cause of the incident, which has posed potential hazards to beachgoers during the peak summer tourist season. A BSEE spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were reported, but operations have been halted until further notice. This incident is a significant setback for Vineyard Wind, the first major U.S.
Recently, Vineyard Wind had installed 21 of its planned 62 turbines, with 10 already generating power. Once fully operational, the project is expected to produce enough electricity to power 400,000 homes. The turbine blade broke on Saturday, prompting authorities to close beaches on the south shore of Nantucket Island due to debris. According to a statement from the Town of Nantucket, significant sharp debris was observed floating in the water, posing hazards to swimmers and beachgoers.
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