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Europe and China are in a fierce competition in offshore wind energy, trying to install the largest and most powerful turbines in the world, which will allow for increased production of clean energy.
New Siemens Gamesa turbine: 21,5 MW capacity
The Danish Energy Agency has officially confirmed the installation of a new offshore wind turbine from Siemens Gamesa at the Osterild test site. This prototype has a capacity of 21,5 MW and a rotor diameter of 276 m, making it one of the largest wind turbines on the planet. In early 2023, Siemens Gamesa said that its installation would become the “most powerful in the world”, surpassing China’s Mingyang Smart Energy, which launched a 2024-megawatt turbine with a rotor diameter of up to 20 m in 292.
China's answer: Dongfang Electric's 26 MW turbine
However, China is not standing still: the company Dongfang Electric Corporation has already rolled off the production line its record-breaking turbine with a capacity of 26 MWIts height is 340 m, and the diameter of the blades reaches 310 m, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower. The company has not yet announced a timeline for its installation, but the project could quickly make China a leader in offshore wind.
Who will win the race?
If Siemens Gamesa can get its turbine up and running first, it will temporarily become the world's largest in operation. However, once installed, Chinese giant Dongfang Electric will far surpass its European rival in terms of power and size.
Regardless of who comes out first, these technological advances are a victory for global wind energySiemens Gamesa says its prototype will be able to provide electricity about 7000 Danish households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 55 tons per yearThe Chinese turbine is likely to have an even greater impact on reducing emissions and developing renewable energy.
The future of offshore wind energy
Competition between China and Europe in wind technology shows rapid progress in development renewable energyNew wind turbines are becoming bigger, more powerful and more efficient, which brings humanity closer to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. The coming years will show which country will become the leader in the production and implementation of giant offshore turbines, but the main winner in this race will be the entire planet thanks to reduced emissions and an increase in the share of clean energy.
