Maine Aqua Ventus I Project Timeline

The timeline for the Maine Aqua Ventus I project is still under development. As the timeline changes, updates will be shared on Monhegan Energy Info. 

Phase 1: Design, Engineering, and Pre-permitting (April 2013- May 2014)

  • Maine Aqua Ventus completes baseline information collection and 50% Design/Engineering/ Pre-permitting phase
  • January 2014 – MPUC approves term sheet
  • February 2014 – Phase 2 Department of Energy proposal submitted
  • May 2014 – US DOE grant award decision
  • May 2014 – Updated detailed project schedule/timeline/milestones.

Phase 2: 100% Design, Engineering  and Permitting (May 2014-May 2015)

Phase 3: Construction and Installation (June 2015-Sept 2017)

  • Anchors, electric infrastructure, monitoring systems,  floating turbines installed

Phase 4: Operation and monitoring (2017-2037)