Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China. Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy has put into operation what is said to be the world’s largest capacity floating wind platform, with a nominal output of 16.6 MW, at the Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in the South China Sea. The wind turbine, named OceanX, … Continue reading Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China
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Tüv Nord certifies Mingyang’s 18 MW offshore wind turbine
Mingyang Smart Energy has contracted TUV Nord to certify its 18MW offshore wind turbine. At China Wind Power in Beijing, the partners (pictured) celebrated the signature of the contract for the type certification work on the MySE18.X-260. The certification, according to the internationally recognised standard IECRE OD501, covers the rotor-nacelle assembly. “With the new design, … Continue reading Tüv Nord certifies Mingyang’s 18 MW offshore wind turbine
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Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
For those who don’t know, Wind Energy Hamburg is the largest wind industry fair in Europe. It is held biennially, and unlike WindEurope fairs, it is organized in a way that we might consider more “independent.” This makes it a more open fair, where manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world actively participate, including … Continue reading Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
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Mingyang installs the world’s largest wind turbine with 20 MW
The level of activity and innovations that Mingyang has been presenting lately is frenetic. It has been named the preferred supplier for a European offshore wind farm, has reached a preliminary agreement for a nacelle factory in Italy, has launched the OceanX floating dual-rotor prototype, and has entered new markets… One of its latest feats … Continue reading Mingyang installs the world’s largest wind turbine with 20 MW
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Are Chinese wind turbines financeable in Europe?
An interesting article by Clément Weber, consultant at Green Giraffe Advisory, on whether Chinese wind turbines are financeable in the European offshore wind power market. The article arises from the latest news starring Mingyang: Clément’s analysis is quite thorough, reaching a rather interesting conclusion: Western OEMs can breathe easy. Even without a protectionist policy, there … Continue reading Are Chinese wind turbines financeable in Europe?
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Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
The wind farm will consist of 10 MySE 3.0-135 wind turbines, totaling 30 MW. Recently, in edition #85, we discussed how Mingyang was getting closer to entering the European offshore wind sector. Luxcara, a German developer, had chosen the Chinese manufacturer as its preferred supplier for a 296 MW wind farm in German waters. However, … Continue reading Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
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Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
Mingyang has successfully transported its innovative double-rotor floating platform, OceanX, to its final location. The platform, which boasts a total capacity of 16.6 MW (2 x 8.3 MW), was towed to its final site, 700 kilometers away (approximately a 72-hour journey) off the southeast coast of China. It has been installed at the existing Qingzhou … Continue reading Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
Continue readingWorld’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
OceanX, the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform’s arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind … Continue reading World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
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Mingyang enters the European offshore wind power sector
Bombshell in the European wind sector: Mingyang, with its 18.5 MW and 260 m rotor wind turbine, has been chosen as the preferred supplier by developer Luxcara for a 296 MW offshore wind farm in Germany (16 units in total). If realized, this would be the first offshore contract in Europe with Chinese XXL turbines. … Continue reading Mingyang enters the European offshore wind power sector
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China dominates the top 5 in the BNEF wind turbine manufacturers ranking for wind energy in 2023
Of the overall wind additions last year, 90% were onshore and 11 GW was offshore, of which 7.6 GW in China. Mingyang doubled its annual offshore installations to almost 3 GW to rank first in offshore wind in 2023. In terms of markets, mainland China accounted for two thirds of global installations, distantly followed by … Continue reading China dominates the top 5 in the BNEF wind turbine manufacturers ranking for wind energy in 2023
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China Wind Turbine Orders to Hit Record 100 GW in 2023
Goldwind retook the position as the top wind energy company for orders in 2023.Chinese wind turbine orders hit a new record in 2023, reaching around 100 GW, according to research by Wood Mackenzie. Analyst’s 2023 China Wind Turbine Order Ranking Analysis Report found that this is the second year in which more than 90 GW … Continue reading China Wind Turbine Orders to Hit Record 100 GW in 2023
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Mingyang increases its bet in the wind turbine race with a 20 MW wind turbine
Mingyang Smart Energy, a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, has announced plans to develop a new 20 MW offshore wind turbine. The move comes as part of a growing “arms race” in the wind energy industry, as companies compete to develop larger, more efficient turbines. Mingyang’s latest innovation is expected to significantly increase the … Continue reading Mingyang increases its bet in the wind turbine race with a 20 MW wind turbine
Continue readingMingYang produces first 18 MW offshore wind nacelle
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy has successfully produced its first 18 MW offshore wind turbine nacelle. The nacelle, which houses important components such as the gearbox, generator and control systems, is an integral part of offshore wind turbines. With this achievement, MingYang has joined a small group of companies capable of producing these … Continue reading MingYang produces first 18 MW offshore wind nacelle
Continue readingBASF and Mingyang form joint venture for offshore wind power in south China
BASF and Mingyang form joint venture for offshore wind farm in southern China.BASF and Mingyang agreed to jointly build and operate an offshore wind farm in southern China and formed a joint venture named Mingyang BASF New Energy (Zhanjiang) Co., Ltd.Mingyang will have 90 percent and BASF 10 percent of the shares. The wind farm … Continue reading BASF and Mingyang form joint venture for offshore wind power in south China
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Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
Global commissioning of wind turbines fell 15% to 86GW in 2022, as supply chain constraints and uncertainty around subsidies hit project development. Wind capacity additions fell by 15% in 2022, following two years of record build, according to a new report by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2022 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report finds … Continue reading Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
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China’s MingYang unveils country’s first floating offshore wind turbine
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy has launched the first floating offshore wind tower and turbine ever built in China, a 5.5MW turbine. MingYang Smart Energy revealed the achievement in a LinkedIn post , announcing that the company’s MySE5.5MW typhoon-resistant floating wind turbine had begun rolling off its production line and a prototype had … Continue reading China’s MingYang unveils country’s first floating offshore wind turbine
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China takes up 7 spots among the world’s top 10 wind turbine manufacturers for wind power
In Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) 2020 ranking of global wind turbine manufacturers, 7 of the top 10 wind turbine manufacturers are Chinese companies, with Goldwind of China in second place behind General Electric of the United States. Danish manufacturer Vestas fell from the top position for the first time in five years and finished … Continue reading China takes up 7 spots among the world’s top 10 wind turbine manufacturers for wind power
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Ceará expects to produce more than 5 GW of offshore wind energy in the next five years
Ceará is emerging as an important producer and supplier of wind turbines for offshore wind energy for the coming years. After the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Government of the State of Ceará and the Chinese Mingyang Smart Energy, in September of this year the installation of a large industry of wind … Continue reading Ceará expects to produce more than 5 GW of offshore wind energy in the next five years
Continue readingMingyang must invest R $ 400 m in a wind turbine factory for offshore wind energy in Brazil
The initial Mingyang project may still undergo changes related to expansions. According to the secretary of economic development of the state of Ceará, the project will focus on the construction of wind turbines for offshore wind farms.The wind power generation market in Ceará will have a new operational reinforcement in the coming years. Yesterday (10), … Continue reading Mingyang must invest R $ 400 m in a wind turbine factory for offshore wind energy in Brazil
Continue readingCeará signs with Mingyang memorandum for offshore wind energy production
It is the fifth project to build a wind power plant from wind turbines in the sea. According to the Atlas of the Wind Energy and Solar Power Potential of Ceará, the wind power potential of Ceará is 117 GW. The governor of Ceará, Camilo Santana, signed a memorandum of understanding between the state and … Continue reading Ceará signs with Mingyang memorandum for offshore wind energy production
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