Installed: The highest-powered wind turbine globally by China
In a significant stride for renewable energy, China's Dongfang Electric Corporation has announced the completion and installation of the world's most powerful offshore wind turbine. This turbine, with a capacity of 26 megawatts, surpasses the previous record holder, Siemens Gamesa's 21.5-megawatt turbine in Denmark.
The new turbine, boasting a blade wheel diameter of over 310 meters and a hub height of 185 meters, is designed for areas with wind speeds of 8 meters per second and above. It is wind resistant up to 17 on the extended Beaufort scale, making it robust against even the strongest winds.
One of these turbines can generate 100 GWh of power annually, enough to power 55,000 homes. This much power can cut standard coal consumption by 30,000 tons and reduce CO2 emissions by 80,000 tons, marking a significant step towards a greener future.
Dongfang shipped the world's heaviest nacelle for the turbine along with three blades earlier this month. The manufacturer completed the preceding blade load tests in May this year, solidifying its position as the world's strongest manufacturer of offshore wind turbines.
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