WSP USA Designing Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations for Vineyard Wind

Vineyard Wind will generate 800 megawatts of electricity off the Massachusetts coast, capable of producing dependable energy for more than 400,000 homes.

WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been selected to provide detailed design services for the wind turbine foundations for the Vineyard Wind project offshore of Massachusetts. WSP had previously completed design of wind turbine foundations for the project, but due to recent permitting changes, the turbine layout was modified by Vineyard Wind and required a re-design of the foundations. The scope includes design of the primary steel, secondary steel and electrical components for the monopiles and transition pieces. WSP and its subcontractor partners, Wood Thilsted, a... ... More: Official Press Release WSP USA

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