SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

World’s longest: 436-feet, 73-ton heavy offshore wind turbine blade loaded in China

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China loaded a record-breaking 436-foot-long, 73.8-ton wind turbine blade onto a ship at Yangzhou Port, showcasing advancements in wind energy equipment logistics. This milestone highlights China's dominance in offshore wind, with nearly half the world's turbines and massive investments in renewables, while U.S. wind energy growth faces policy challenges.

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