Move over, Eiffel Tower—China just unveiled a towering green energy giant! 🇨🇳 The world’s largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine, a 26-megawatt beast, is now undergoing tests in Dongying City, Shandong Province. Standing nearly 200 meters tall (that’s two Statues of Liberty stacked!), this engineering marvel could power entire neighborhoods with a single spin. 🌀
Designed by Dongfang Electric Corporation, the turbine features blades longer than a soccer field (153 meters!) and a rotor sweep area bigger than 10 football fields. While it’s built for offshore use, the prototype’s currently spinning onshore at the Dongying Wind Power Testing Base—a sight that’s stopping traffic and dropping jaws. 🚗💨
Why does this matter? 🌱 As climate goals tighten globally, China’s homegrown tech leap could slash carbon footprints and set new standards for renewable energy. With full local design and manufacturing, it’s a win for both green innovation and economic growth. 💼📈
Young engineers, eco-warriors, and tech enthusiasts—this is your future calling. Will this turbine revolutionize clean energy? Stay tuned! 🔋✨
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China tests world's largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine
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