Dominion produces first power from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 435

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Dominion Energy’s major Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is now sending surges of power to the grid, after its first commercial turbine was switched on Monday. It is the largest offshore wind project in America.

The single turbine, separate from the structure’s two pilot turbines that have been operational since 2020, is producing 14.7 megawatts, transmitting electricity via underwater cables. Dominion said this is a major milestone for the project, which faced a federal stop-work …

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