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Final Revolution Wind Turbine Installed in Rhode Island

The installation of the final offshore turbine concluded on September 17, 2026, marking a milestone for the project.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Utilities

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The Revolution Wind farm reached a milestone on September 17, 2026, as crews installed the final turbine, 12 miles off the coast of Aquinnah. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Crews installed the final turbine for the 65-unit Revolution Wind farm on September 17, 2026. The project, located 12 miles off the coast of Aquinnah, began delivering electricity to the grid in mid-March 2026.

Why it matters

The project represents a significant addition to the regional power supply, with electricity transmitted via cables through Narragansett Bay to North Kingstown. Its progress follows a major settlement between Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova to resolve outstanding legal disputes.

The completed Revolution Wind farm consists of 65 turbines located 12 miles offshore. Separately, eight state attorneys general are currently challenging federal cancellations involving $1.4 billion in offshore wind project deals.

The players

Andrea Joy Campbell

She serves as the Massachusetts Attorney General and led the legal challenge against the Trump administration regarding canceled wind projects.

Vineyard Wind

This company is a major developer of offshore wind energy projects in the United States.

GE Vernova

This energy company provides power generation equipment and services, including wind turbines.

The details

Power from the turbines travels through cables buried in Narragansett Bay before reaching an onshore substation in North Kingstown. Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova finalized their settlement on September 16, 2026, which included GE Vernova withdrawing a prior notice of contract termination.

Timeline

  1. Mid-March 2026: Revolution Wind started power delivery to the regional grid.

  2. September 16, 2026: Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova reached a legal settlement.

  3. September 17, 2026: Installation of the final offshore turbine was completed.

  4. September 22, 2026: Eight state attorneys general filed lawsuits against the Trump administration.

  5. Late 2026: Commercial operation is expected for the wind farm.

Market Landscape

The completion of this farm highlights a resilience in development despite a broader industry trend where federal authorities moved to cancel four major offshore wind projects. This action underscores the growing friction between regional infrastructure goals and the current federal administration's policy trajectory.

Residents may see an increase in renewable energy flowing into the regional grid as the project moves toward full commercial operation. This transition serves to bolster the long-term reliability of electricity supplies connected to the North Kingstown substation.

The takeaway

The successful completion of the turbine array marks a key technical step forward for regional power generation capacity. Despite broader legal challenges affecting offshore wind, the project remains a focal point for state-level energy objectives.

Further reading

For more on the regional energy infrastructure, visit the Utilities section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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