Authorities Investigate Apparent Turbine Blade Lightning Strike

The Vineyard Wind turbine blade that failed last summer has apparently sustained a lightning strike.

The U.S. Coast Guard reported the turbine was struck Thursday or Friday, but no debris has been spotted and there are no reported navigational hazards.

Vineyard Wind says a visual inspection and the preliminary evidence indicates a lightning strike.

The company is assessing the situation with blade manufacturer GE Vernova.

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

370,000 Extra Miles Of Pylons And Cables Needed To Meet 2030 Net Zero Target

Photo: Christopher Furlong / Getty Images News / Getty Images


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content