First Major Windfarm in U.S. Shut After Incident

The Vineyard Wind offshore project has been temporarily shut down following a turbine blade failure that resulted in debris washing ashore on Nantucket Island. The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is collaborating with Vineyard Wind to determine the cause of the incident, which has posed potential hazards to beachgoers during the peak summer tourist season. A BSEE spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were reported, but operations have been halted until further notice. This incident is a significant setback for Vineyard…