The largest offshore wind farm currently under development in the United States is continuing to make good progress in its pre-construction phase according to reports by developer Dominion Energy. Today, Dominion took important next steps filing plans with the Virginia State Corporation Commission for approval to construct the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project. The company also announced the major contracts for the project, including the awarding of the largest submarine cable contract yet awarded in the U.S.
The CVOW commercial project, scheduled to begin offshore construction in 2024, is proposed for a site approximately 27 miles from Virginia Beach that will include up to 180 turbines standing slightly more than 800 feet tall. It represents a series of firsts for Dominion Energy and the energy industry. The pilot project is the first project installed in federal waters and is the only project developed and owned by an electric utility. -- More...
