Dogger Bank says GE Vernova blade event not caused by manufacturing issue

Dogger Bank, a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, Equinor and Vargronn, stated in a project update posted to its website: “Following the blade event on 22 August on an installed turbine at the Dogger Bank A offshore wind farm construction site, Dogger Bank Wind Farm has been working closely with turbine manufacturer, GE Vernova, to investigate the root cause of the event. GE Vernova analysis has shown that this blade event was not caused by an installation or manufacturing issue but instead occurred during the commissioning process. GE Vernova analysis has established that during the commissioning process being performed by GE Vernova, the turbine was left in a fixed and static position, rendering it vulnerable during a subsequent storm with high winds. The surrounding marine area at the site remains restricted in line with safety procedures. Installation activities at the site will restart in the coming days.”