Project Overview
Why Buzzards Bay?
Environmental Benefits

 

ABOUT THE SOUTH COAST WIND PROJECT

Patriot Renewables, LLC, the renewable energy affiliate of Jay Cashman, Inc., is studying the feasibility of siting an offshore wind farm project in Buzzards Bay.

South Coast Wind is committed to working cooperatively with local communities and organizations to develop a viable wind energy project that will meet the energy needs of the region and bring new jobs, vitality and tourism to the area.

Project Specifications

• 150 MW to 200 MW Total
• 40 to 60 turbines overall
• 3.0 MW to 5.0 MW per turbine
• Turbines will be spaced approximately ¼ to ½ miles apart
• Final turbine locations will depend on turbine selection, environmental factors and wind regime

Possible Turbine Selections

Manufacturer

Size

Hub
Height

Rotor
Diameter

Blade
Length

Max. Height of
Blade Tip

Min. Height of
Blade Tip

Siemens

3.6 MW

262 feet 
(80 meters)

351 feet
(107 meters)

171 feet
(52 meters)

438 feet
(133.5 meters)

87 feet
(26.5 meters)

Vestas

3.0 MW

262 feet
(80 meters)

295 feet
(90 meters)

144 feet
(44 meters)

410 feet
(125 meters)

115 feet
(35 meters)

REpower

5.0 MW

295 feet
(90 meters)

413 feet
(126 meters)

202 feet
(61.5 meters)

502 feet
(153 meters)

89 feet
(27 meters)

 

 
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