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The Monna Lisa, a state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel, has recently begun installing submarine cables at the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project site. This significant milestone marks a key phase in the development of the wind farm, which, upon completion, will have the capacity to power up to 660,000 homes.
In 2021, Dominion Energy, the project's developer, selected the consortium of DEME Group and Prysmian as the Balance of Plant (BoP) contractors for the CVOW project. The contract covers the transportation and installation of foundations and substations, as well as the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services for the inter-array and export cables.
The Monna Lisa, built by Vard in Tulcea, Romania, and undergoing final outfitting and trials at Vard's shipyard in Søvik, Norway, plays a crucial role in the expansion and modernization of electric power systems globally, including offshore wind farm projects. However, there is no specific information linking it directly to the CVOW project.
The CVOW project will feature 176 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW turbines, and as of February 2025, the project was approximately 50% complete. In September 2024, DEME started the export cable installation at the project site, with the first of the project's three offshore substations installed by DEME in March 2025.
The Monna Lisa vessel was loaded with the submarine cable for CVOW at the Arco Felice plant in Italy in April. The vessel, now part of Prysmian's fleet, is instrumental in connecting wind farms to the power grid, a vital aspect of offshore wind farm projects.
The Coastal Virginia project is on track for on-time completion at the end of 2026, a testament to the dedicated efforts of the project team and contractors. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, direct inquiries to the project's management or recent press releases would be advisable.
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In the realm of renewable energy, the finance sector is anticipating the rising potential profits from the CVOW project, as Dominion Energy's wind farm, upon completion, will have the capacity to provide energy for up to 660,000 homes. Furthermore, following the installation of the first offshore substation by DEME in March 2025, the CVOW project's industry partners such as Siemens Gamesa, Prysmian, and DEME Group, are contributing to the advancement of energy technology through the installation of wind turbines and submarine cables.
