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Chinese state-owned Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) has recently installed an 18 MW offshore wind turbine, claiming it to be the most powerful in the world. This significant installation took place at a coastal wind power test base in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Here’s what sets this turbine apart from others.

As the world’s largest producer and user of wind power, China is expected to face a wave of decommissioning in the coming years. Wind turbines installed in the early 2000s are reaching the end of their lives, and it remains to be seen how the country will handle the dismantling and disposal of these units. The first step has been made.

In 2023, wind turbine OEMs continued to captivate attention with their innovative models, setting new records in generation capacity and turbine size. This article offers an overview of the most impressive wind turbines that marked the year.

The Qingzhou offshore wind farm, located in the often turbulent waters of the South China Sea, began producing green power at the end of 2023. Here’s what we know about its features and capabilities.

The Global Wind Energy Council, based in Brussels, has released figures that paint a striking picture of China’s burgeoning role in the global wind energy market. As of 2022, Chinese manufacturers have been responsible for supplying an astonishing 60% of the world’s installed wind turbines — a testament to the country’s rapidly expanding influence in the industry.

Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group has proudly announced the completion of a pioneering offshore renewable energy project, combining floating wind power with deep-sea aquaculture. This landmark project, situated in the National Marine Ranching Demonstration Zone, is located off Nanri Island in the coastal waters of Putian, Fujian Province, China.