
MingYang Smart Energy has launched the world’s first dual-headed wind turbine, designed to generate power even during Category 5 hurricanes. The new turbine, named OceanX, was introduced in the southern Chinese port city of Guangzhou and boasts a total capacity of 16.6 MW.
The OceanX platform, a collaboration between MingYang Smart Energy, Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company, and China State Shipbuilding Corporation, features a unique V-shaped structure with twin counter-rotating rotors. Each rotor is powered by MySE16.6(T) wind turbines with blade diameters of 597 feet (182 meters). The platform is stabilized by high-tension cable stays and mounted on a Y-shaped floating base, weighing approximately 16,500 tons (15,000 tonnes).
Designed for deep waters over 115 feet (35 meters) and capable of enduring winds up to 161 mph (260 km/h) and 98-foot (30-meter) waves, the OceanX platform continues to generate electricity in extreme conditions. The turbine's advanced construction includes ultra-high-performance concrete for durability and a single-point mooring system to enhance stability and minimize marine environmental impact.
The estimated annual production capacity of 54,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) is sufficient to power around 30,000 households in China. The OceanX platform exemplifies innovative engineering in renewable energy, with MingYang Smart Energy leading the charge in offshore wind technology.
Source: interestingengineering.com