SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

502-ft blades for world’s most powerful wind turbine could light up 40,000 homes

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China has shipped three 502-foot, 92-ton wind turbine blades for Dongfang Electric's record-breaking 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine. Positioned on a 607-foot hub with a 1,017-foot rotor diameter, this mammoth turbine will generate enough clean electricity annually to power 40,000 homes, representing a significant advancement in renewable energy technology and putting Dongfang ahead in the offshore wind race.

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