GE Vernova to Install 18 MW Wind Turbine in Norway

On July 7, 2025, GE Vernova received official approval to install Norway’s most powerful wind turbine to date. The project will be carried out by its subsidiary, Georgine Wind AS, at the Sløvåg industrial site in Gulen municipality, on Norway’s southwest coast.

The wind turbine will have a capacity of up to 18 megawatts (MW), a rotor diameter of 250 meters, and a total height of 275 meters. This is the first onshore turbine of this scale in Norway to be installed within an existing industrial area.

Environmental monitoring is a mandatory part of the project. This includes tracking noise levels as well as potential impacts on birds and bats. If any adverse effects are identified, mitigation measures must be implemented. The Gulen municipality has supported the project, contingent on compliance with all environmental regulations.

The development builds on a previous initiative supported by the Norwegian state-owned enterprise Enova, which provided NOK 331.8 million (approx. USD 33 million) in funding for a 15.5 MW prototype. That earlier project laid the foundation for this new, larger turbine.

The installation represents a significant step forward for Norway’s wind energy sector. GE Vernova continues to demonstrate technological leadership in renewable energy, advancing innovation in offshore wind while upholding strong environmental standards.

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