Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will conditionally supply SG 14-222 Direct Drive offshore wind turbines to the 2,640MW Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project. The exact quantity of turbines to be deployed is subject to final project site conditions.
All turbine installations are expected to be completed by 2026. The agreement is subject to certain conditions including Dominion Energy’s final investment decision, governmental permitting, and other required approvals. Dominion Energy’s commercial offshore wind project expands on knowledge gained though the two-turbine,12MW CVOW pilot project which will be installed within a research lease area adjacent to site of the 2,640MW commercial project. The pilot project will utilise Siemens Gamesa’s 6MW SWT-6.0-154 wind turbines is set to be online later this year.
