China launches the world's first 58-story offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 20 MW

The Chinese corporation "Three Gorges" has commissioned the world's first 58-story offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 20 MW off the coast of Fujian province.

Specifications of the giant

The hub height of the turbine reaches 174 meters (equivalent to a 58-story building), and the rotor diameter is 300 meters. The installation is located more than 30 km from the shore at a depth of over 40 meters.

Energy performance

The turbine will generate about 80 million kWh per year, providing energy for 44,000 households and replacing the burning of 22,000 tons of coal annually.

The launch of the turbine is an important step in the development of offshore wind energy in China and demonstrates the country's leadership in creating ultra-powerful wind installations.