Avangrid Archives

New pilot project aims to increase NY grid capacity for clean energy

The project will deploy advanced monitoring for overhead transmission lines in the Hornell, N.Y. area with the goal of reducing grid congestion by providing real-time data on where additional power can safely flow through the existing transmission infrastructure.

Nacelles arrive at 800 MW Vineyard 1 offshore wind project

With this delivery, all components are now in New Bedford for the construction of the GE Haliade-X turbines.

Construction begins on solar farm that will power Texas Meta data center

True North, Avangrid’s first solar farm in Texas, is expected to reach commercial operations by early 2025

Rough seas ahead as multiple offshore wind power purchase agreements are scrapped

Economic uncertainties have resulted in multiple East coast offshore wind power purchase agreements (PPA) to come to an end, with both developers and utilities deciding to back out of the agreements.

Fugro to expand its offshore wind expertise center on Virginia coast

The expansion will create 15 more jobs in Virginia, where Fugro provides information such as seafloor and environmental conditions for the planning, design, construction, and operation of offshore wind developments.

‘Steel in the water’ as Vineyard Wind starts offshore construction work

The heavy lift vessel Orion will work with a team of ships throughout the summer to install 62 foundations in the wind development.