The latest innovation from Mingyang Group, known for producing the biggest wind turbines in the world, is OceanX, a floating platform that can house two turbine rotors. The platform is the largest in the world by capacity, even if each rotor has a lower power rating.
Mingyang Smart Energy Group, based in Zhongshan, has continuously outperformed industry norms, as demonstrated by its record-breaking sales of more than 100 gigawatts of wind turbines in the previous year. The company’s dedication to innovation is exemplified by its unveiling of the first typhoon-proof wind turbine ever.
The unique V-shaped tower of the twin-rotor floating platform can house two MySE8.3-180 semi-direct-drive offshore wind turbines. Even though each rotor has an 8.3 MW power rating, the total output is a remarkable 16.6 MW.
Mingyang draws attention to OceanX’s creative design, which lowers the ultimate load and improves production efficiency—especially during intense typhoon conditions. The platform’s assembly in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province’s Huangchuan Wharf, represents the company’s ability to implement this innovative technology.
The platform will be assembled and transported to Qingzhou, Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, where it will be set up offshore. This procedure, which should take around two months, will enable OceanX to contribute to the region’s renewable energy production.
The two-rotor platform design offers lower loads in adverse weather situations and enhanced energy utilisation efficiency, marking an essential advancement in wind turbine technology. Mingyang uses pre-tensioned guy ropes and internal access facilities, among other painstaking measures, to guarantee the platform’s durability and usability in operational scenarios.
