World first: China's gigantic 17 MW offshore wind turbine started!
World first: China's gigantic 17 MW offshore wind turbine started!
The world of renewable energies picks up speed, and a new star on the horizon is the floating offshore wind force. On July 18, 2025, the most powerful direct drive floating-offshore wind turbine in the world was presented in China, with an impressive nominal output of 17 MW. Developed by the Dongfang Electric Corporation in cooperation with China Huaneng, this turbine sets new standards in wind energy production.
with a rotor diameter of 262 meters and a painted area that corresponds to around 53,000 square meters - that is around 7.5 soccer fields - this technology not only offers high energy generation, but also a superior motion adaptability. It can reliably generate electricity even with larger platform tendencies and shaft heights of over 24 meters. With an availability of over 99%, it is a real power package for offshore wind energy.
The importance of floating-offshore wind power
Offshore wind energy is gaining more and more importance in the transition to renewable energies. Floating-offshore wind power in particular is a hot topic, due to its considerable potential in open waters and the broad social acceptance, since it can be placed away from heavily used coastal suburbs. According to the Irena, there is currently an operating performance of approximately 270 MW worldwide in the area of the floating wind turbines, with an impressive pipeline of 244 GW new projects Irena reports that ....
The technology for offshore wind use has now been mature, even if it is mainly based on floor-mounted systems in flat water. However, floating technologies open up new possibilities, especially in deeper waters where the wind blows more stable and stronger. This innovation could be crucial to open up the immense potential of this energy source Statista declares that ....
global developments and challenges
Viewed globally, the floating offshore wind power has enormous growth potential. It is forecast that the installed capacity could increase to over 14 GW by 2029 compared to 4.5 GW in 2028. The European countries currently have the highest operating capacities, while the United States is at the top with over 22 GW in the planning phase. Countries such as Norway and Sweden, with already installed and approved capacities at Irena, emphasize that ....The production and assembly of floating turbines is still a challenge. Progress in precise production are essential here in order to successfully implement the large-scale rotors and low-speed permanent magnet-direct drive motors, for which a team has carried out significant research and development in China.
With the right technologies and the commitment of the G7 countries, the floating offshore wind power will not only become the backbone of future energy supply, but also pave the step into a sustainable future and reduce the social challenges associated with energy generation near the coast. The newly presented turbine is one step in exactly this direction and could set the bar for future developments in offshore wind power.
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