Mingyang Smart Energy has rolled out its 18MW offshore wind turbine at its Shanwei manufacturing base.
As the world’s largest offshore wind turbine in terms of capacity and rotor diameter, Mingyang said the MySE 18.X-20MW marks its commitment to advancing technology for deeper waters and delivering innovative, more powerful solutions.
It added that the MySE 18.X-20MW highlights modularity, lightweight design, high efficiency, and reliability.
The turbine features flexible power ratings ranging from 18.X to 20MW, coupled with rotor diameters from 260-292m, covering a maximum swept area equivalent to 9 soccer fields.
The model has an annual generation capacity of 80mkWh in Eastern Guangdong, powering 96,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 66,000 tonnes.
The turbine is designed for global deployment in medium-to-high wind speed regions, with specific suitability for typhoon-prone sites.
It equipped with active anti-typhoon technology, capable of withstanding Category 17 typhoons (56.1-61.2 m/s), the manufacturer said.
Domestic manufacturing of key components such as blades, gearboxes, generators, pitch systems, large castings, and control systems, ensure a robust supply chain and contribute to the industry’s manufacturing capabilities, it added.