Vineyard Wind Temporarily Ceases Operations Due to Turbine Failure and Fiberglass Shard Hazard on Shorelines
Money | July 16, 2024, 7:44 p.m.
The Vineyard Wind farm off Nantucket has been ordered to shut down after a turbine blade failure resulted in debris washing ashore on several beaches. Crews are working to clean up the sharp fiberglass shards that have washed onto the shores, leading to the closure of six south shore Nantucket beaches. Operations are halted until further notice as experts analyze the cause of the incident. Vineyard Wind is committed to a swift recovery and ensuring community safety and environmental protection. The cause of the breakage remains unknown, with weather conditions at the time being a potential factor. GE, the manufacturer, will be conducting further analysis. While the fiberglass debris is not hazardous, beachgoers are advised not to touch it as recovery teams work to clean up the affected areas.