China has achieved a renewable energy milestone with the successful grid connection of the world's first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine, located in waters off southeast China's Fujian Province. The project, developed by state-owned China Three Gorges Corporation, represents a technological leap in wind energy infrastructure.
Standing taller than a 58-story building with a rotor diameter spanning three football fields, the turbine operates in challenging deep-water conditions over 30 km offshore. Its installation demonstrates significant progress in China's offshore construction capabilities and clean energy ambitions, aligning with the country's carbon neutrality goals.
Industry analysts highlight this achievement as critical for scaling renewable energy production, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region where coastal nations are increasingly investing in offshore wind solutions. The turbine's ultra-large capacity could serve as a blueprint for future projects across the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea regions.
