Installation at Dogger Bank a Resumes Following Probe Into Ge Haliade Blade Damage
Wind Power News 5:15 pm on May 10, 2024
A GE Haliade wind turbine at Dogger Bank A experienced blade damage during installation, leading to safety measures and a halt in further installations. SSE Renewables and Equinor's offshore project resumed operations post-investigation, with potential delays affecting completion timelines.
- Offshore Wind Farm Incident: GE Haliade blade damage reported at Dogger Bank A, halting turbine installation.
- Safety Measures and Investigation: Injury-free incident leads to marine area restriction and safety protocols reinforcement.
- Impact on Project Timeline: Possible delay in Dogger Bank A completion, originally set for early 2025.
- Involved Entities: SSE Renewables and Equinor develop the offshore wind farm, GE manufactures Haliade turbines.
- Wind Farm Capacity: Dogger Bank A is part of a larger project with over 3.6GW capacity in total.
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1872303/installation-dogger-bank-resumes-following-probe-ge-haliade-blade-damage