World’s Largest Single-capacity 20MW Offshore Wind Turbine Installed In China
Mingyang Smart Energy achieved a key milestone in the offshore wind sector by installing the world’s largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine, the MySE18.X-20MW, on August 28, 2024, in Hainan, China.
The installation solidifies China’s lead in building larger and more powerful offshore wind turbines.
The MySE18.X-20MW turbine, named the “2023 Global Best Offshore Wind Turbine” by Windpower Monthly, has a modular, lightweight design with a power capacity range of 18 to 20 megawatts (MW).
The turbine’s rotor diameter ranges from 260 to 292 meters (853 to 958 ft), making it the most powerful and advanced unit currently in operation.
With an average wind speed of 8.5 meters per second (18 mph), the turbine can generate up to 80 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually.
The resulting energy can power 96,000 residents annually and offset 66,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, making a major contribution to environmental sustainability.
China’s wind energy sector continues to push technological boundaries with advances in manufacturing and lightweight carbon fibre technologies, allowing for the production of turbines of unprecedented size.
Mingyang’s latest installation follows the completion of an 18 MW turbine by competitor Dongfang Electric in June and Vestas’ earlier 15 MW turbine.
Mingyang has announced that an even larger 22 MW turbine with a diameter of more than 1,000 feet will be unveiled by 2025. The new turbine is built to endure wind speeds of up to 22 mph, addressing the challenges posed by China’s regular typhoons.
Reference: Mingyang Smart Energy
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