GE Vernova Maintains Offshore Wind Focus Amid Industry Challenges and Downsizing

Credit: GE Vernova

remains dedicated to its offshore wind ambitions despite facing significant challenges, including impending staff layoffs and a downsizing of its offshore wind business unit. Speaking to the Journal, CEO acknowledged the difficulties faced by the company and the wider offshore wind sector, but reaffirmed GE's commitment to the industry.

Strazik emphasized that while GE will continue to work on offshore wind daily, the economics of the sector have been problematic for all players in the value chain, including turbine manufacturers and their customers. He expressed the need for an industry-wide “reset” to balance the risks and rewards of complex offshore operations, ensuring that projects are financially viable.

Despite these hurdles, GE Vernova is working through its existing project backlog, including its flagship Haliade-X turbines. The company has faced technical challenges, notably a blade breakage incident in July at the project off the US east coast. Strazik noted that the company has learned valuable lessons from the incident, which required a thorough investigation and has shaped GE's cautious approach moving forward.

As the offshore wind industry evolves, Strazik stressed the importance of being methodical and deliberate in development efforts. Although it has been a difficult period for GE Vernova, the company remains optimistic about offshore wind's long-term potential and is focused on contributing to the global energy transition.

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