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Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project
- Massachusetts judge blocks GE Renewables from pulling out of Vineyard Wind, preserving turbine work
- GE Renewables argues the contract is terminable and cites unpaid work and a blade-collapse incident
- Project remains on track with 62 turbines capable of 800 megawatts, powering about 400,000 homes
- The court found the project at a critical phase; replacing GE could cause immeasurable delays
- Vineyard Wind insists GE Renewables’ specialized knowledge and design are essential for completion
- Vineyard Wind is a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Massachusetts customers rely on the project for clean power and grid reliability
- The blade-collapse incident in July 2024 significantly delayed the project
- Judge Krupp emphasized it would be fanciful to hire new contractors without GE Renewables’ knowledge
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