Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 3, A 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been commissioned for grid-connected power generation in Dongying, Shandong Province, China, and is the world’s largest of its kind, according to its developer. The turbine was independently developed by Dongfang Electric Wind Power Co., Ltd. and is fully domestically produced. Yang Senlin, Vice President of the company’s Wind Power Research and Design Institute, said the turbine leads globally in both single-unit capacity and rotor diameter, which exceeds 310 meters.
The turbine has a hub height of 185 meters, and its swept area is equivalent to 10.5 standard football fields. When operating at full capacity under a wind speed of 10 meters per second, a single turbine can generate 100 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, supplying enough power for approximately 55,000 households. This output helps avoid burning over 30,000 tonnes of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 80,000 tonnes each year.
Yang Senlin emphasized that the project demonstrates China’s ability to independently design and manufacture ultra-large offshore wind turbines, advancing both technological innovation and renewable energy development. The turbine reflects the country’s continued investment in high-capacity, efficient renewable energy solutions to meet growing electricity demand while promoting environmental sustainability.
Data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) shows that China has built the world’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system. By the end of July 2025, the country’s cumulative installed wind and solar power capacity reached 1.68 billion kilowatts, with an average annual growth rate of 28%. China’s installed wind power capacity has ranked first globally for 15 consecutive years, and its installed photovoltaic capacity has ranked first for 10 consecutive years, reflecting the country’s leadership in renewable energy deployment.
The Dongying offshore turbine project exemplifies China’s strategy to expand large-scale renewable energy capacity and enhance carbon reduction efforts. The combination of high-capacity offshore wind technology and large-scale renewable deployment supports national energy security and contributes to meeting climate goals.
Overall, the new turbine highlights China’s progress in ultra-large wind technology and its commitment to expanding clean energy infrastructure. With continued innovation and capacity growth, China is expected to maintain its leading role in global wind and solar power generation, supporting sustainable development and a low-carbon energy transition.
This milestone further strengthens China’s renewable energy system by increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and providing reliable electricity for a growing number of households, while demonstrating the country’s advanced engineering and industrial capabilities in offshore wind technology.
