Mingyang Smart Energy has developed and installed the world's most powerful floating wind turbine OceanX in the city of Guangzhou. This unique structure consists of two rotors connected by a V-shaped support and is capable of producing 54 million kW·h of electricity per year. This is enough to power nearly 30,000 homes.
OceanX is installed on a floating platform made of ultra-durable concrete, designed for use in open seas. The diameter of the turbine blades reaches an impressive 182 meters. Thanks to the innovative design, OceanX can withstand winds up to 259 km/h. Most importantly, this turbine is capable of turning towards the wind and generating energy even during strong storms, while conventional wind turbines shut down under such conditions.
Similar developments are taking place in other countries. For example, the Dutch company GE has created the giant offshore turbine Haliade-X, resistant to typhoons. And engineers in Colorado, inspired by palm trees, have developed a wind generator with flexible blades to operate in extreme wind gusts.
Such innovations are becoming increasingly relevant considering global warming and the intensification of the destructive power of hurricanes and typhoons.
Source: Futurism
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