Denmark erected the world's first offshore wind farm in 1991 — the 5 - megawatt Vindeby project. (earthpolicy.org)
LM Wind's rotor's attached to GE's Haliade nacelles at America's first offshore wind farm on Block Island, Block Island. (ge.com)
All projects awarded in the April 2017 auction are expected to be completed in 2024, meaning that while they technically receive the award for first offshore wind farm awarded a subsidy - free contract, they won't be the first to begin operating. (cleantechnica.com)