China Unveils World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine Platform
Mingyang Smart Energy's OceanX can generate power during Category 5 hurricanes, promising a new era in offshore wind energy.
- The OceanX platform features two 8.3-megawatt turbines in a V-shaped configuration, producing a combined 16.6 megawatts of power.
- Built to withstand winds up to 161 mph and waves as high as 98 feet, the platform ensures stability in extreme conditions.
- The turbine blades have a diameter of 597 feet and are mounted on a Y-shaped floating structure for maximum efficiency.
- Capable of generating 54 million kWh annually, the platform can power 30,000 households.
- This innovation aligns with China's goal to source a third of its power from renewables by 2025.