Vineyard Wind has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Vestas Offshore Wind as the preferred supplier for its 800-megawatt (MW) wind farm in federal waters south of Martha’s Vineyard, according to a press release.
“We are pleased to announce the selection of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind as preferred supplier for the United States’ first utility-scale offshore wind farm,” said Lars Pedersen, CEO of Vineyard Wind, in the release. “MHI Vestas shares Massachusetts’ strategic commitment to affordable offshore wind power and sustainable energy solutions that will benefit future generations. By driving down the cost of energy through reliable wind turbine technology, MHI Vestas is the perfect partner for our company and the commonwealth.”