The World’s ‘Most Powerful’ Wind Turbine Withstands 139mph ‘Super Typhoon’ Winds

OceanX, the largest single-capacity floating wind turbine in the world, has proven its extraordinary fortitude by withstanding Super Typhoon Yagi’s destructive force, which hit with peak winds of 139 mph (223.6 km/h). The company that developed OceanX, Mingyang Smart Energy, is a Chinese wind enterprise. They praised the turbine’s performance and positioned it as an example of cutting-edge offshore wind technology that can withstand harsh weather.

Newly installed at Yangjiang, Guangdong’s Qingzhou IV Offshore Wind Farm, OceanX boasts a remarkable 16.6 MW capacity and a distinctive V-shaped dual-turbine design. This enormous platform has the capacity to produce 54,000 MWh of energy a year, which would power about 30,000 dwellings. The OceanX platform is built with ultra-high-performance concrete and has a single-point anchoring system for stability in deep waters, even during typhoons. It is made to withstand even the worst conditions.

Twin counter-rotating rotors installed on a V-shaped structure, supported by a Y-shaped floating platform, make up the turbine’s unique construction, which allows it to run in waters deeper than 35 meters. Thanks to its strong engineering, the 15,000-ton OceanX is designed to endure Category 5 storms, 30-meter seas, and tumultuous offshore settings. The MySE16.6(T) turbines on the platform can withstand severe weather conditions because to their 182 meter-long blades and high-tension wires.

While OceanX thrived under Super Typhoon Yagi’s pressure, other wind farms were not as fortunate. The Wenchang Wind Power Plant experienced significant damage, with reports suggesting that six turbines were heavily impacted.

Mingyang’s OceanX is a significant step forward in offshore wind energy, showcasing the potential for floating wind farms to play a key role in the global transition to renewable energy.