Hey fam! 🚀 China has just installed the world's first 20MW offshore wind turbine off Fujian Province's coast. This beast can generate over 80 million kWh a year—enough to power 44,000 homes. 💡
It wasn't easy: crews used a massive next-gen vessel that lifts up to 2,000 tonnes and advanced positioning systems to hoist three 150-meter blades to a 174-meter tip height, then lock them into the hub. Talk about engineering on steroids! 🛠️
On the green side, one turbine of this size offsets roughly 24,000 tonnes of coal use and cuts CO2 emissions by about 64,000 tonnes each year. 🌿
Projects like these show how renewable energy is leveling up. As South and Southeast Asian countries ramp up their clean power goals, this installation sets the bar for big dreams and real impact. Who's excited for what's next? 💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
