Stress on US electrical grid fuels new investments

As the United States stands on the brink of a new era of potential industrial growth, one critical component is still a giant question mark: the electrical grid. The vast network of power plants, transmission lines and distribution systems forms the backbone of our nation’s energy infrastructure, delivering electricity to homes, businesses and factories.

Our power generation and transmission infrastructure is showing its age — brownouts have become routine in California — and rebuilding and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stress-on-us-electrical-grid-fuels-new-investments

David Hardy stepping down as CEO at Ørsted region Americas

Ørsted reports that David Hardy, group EVP and CEO Americas, has decided to leave the company to join GE Vernova as chief commercial officer, wind. He will step down from his position at Ørsted effective November 30.

The search for his successor as CEO is underway. In the interim period, Ørsted’s CCO and deputy CEO, Rasmus Errboe, will guide and support the senior leadership team in the U.S. market.

“I want to thank David for his five years with Ørsted. During his time, he’s been a trusted voice...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/david-hardy-stepping-down-as-ceo-at-orsted-region-americas/

Vineyard Wind releases update on blade failure incident response

Continuing their response to the July 13 blade failure incident that saw shattered pieces of a giant wind turbine blade wash ashore on Nantucket beaches, wind farm developer Vineyard Wind and turbine manufacturer GE Vernova have undertaken controlled cutting on remaining portion of the shattered blade

Vineyard Wind suspends power production following blade failure incident

“The controlled cutting operations, which took place on Sunday, August 11 and Monday, August 12, 2024, have removed a...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/vineyard-wind-releases-update-on-blade-failure-incident-response/