The Bigger Picture Largest offshore wind turbine

Abstract

A Chinese firm has revealed its design for the world's largest offshore wind turbine. The MySE 16.0-242 by MingYang Smart Energy is a 16MW, 242m-tall turbine capable of powering 20,000 homes per unit (80GWh per year) over a 25-year life. Three propelling 118m blades will cover a 46,000m2 swept area. It will generate 45 per cent more energy than its predecessor, the MySE 11.0-203.