China has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of renewable energy. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The country has completed the construction and commissioning of the world's largest floating wind turbine. This turbine has a capacity of 16 megawatts and a blade area equivalent to 7 football fields.
The turbine is located in Beihai city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and was tested in water 50 meters deep before being connected to the national power grid. The turbine generates approximately 44.7 million kilowatt-hours of energy annually.
This is enough to supply electricity to nearly 4,000 households. Within the project, all main components, including the turbine gearbox and ballast control system, were entirely manufactured in China.
This represents an important step towards the country's technological independence. The device is equipped with a dynamic ballast system that adjusts water flow according to wind and wave forces.
As a result, the turbine operates stably and maintains high efficiency even under harsh marine conditions. This new technology will play a significant role in the development of renewable energy sources.
