Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been named as the preferred turbine supplier for the 2,640MW Dominion Energy Virginia Offshore Wind project in the USA. A long-term service and maintenance agreement is included for the site located off the coast of Virginia.
The agreement furthermore foresees utilising turbines from Siemens Gamesa’s Direct Drive offshore wind turbine platform. The final number of units and turbine model remain to be determined. All installations are expected to complete by 2026. The agreement is subject to certain conditions including Dominion Energy’s final investment decision, governmental permitting, and other required approvals.