Mingyang’s OceanX has recently made a significant breakthrough in the renewable energy sector with the launch of the most powerful floating wind turbine in the world. This innovation offers a promising perspective for offshore wind energy production, symbolizing both technological prowess and a proactive response to current energy challenges. After months of development and testing, this turbine has finally successfully set sail, paving the way for a new era of maritime resource utilization for sustainable and abundant energy.
Marc, a wind energy specialist with 40 years of experience, presents today the details on Mingyang’s OceanX incredible achievement.
The Energy Revolution at Sea
On August 13, OceanX, the world’s largest floating wind platform in terms of capacity, departed from Guangzhou towards the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm, located in Guangdong Province, China. After being towed for 191 nautical miles over more than 50 hours, the arrival of this platform marks the beginning of a new era in the field of green energy.
Remarkable Technical Features
Developed by the Mingyang group, this floating wind platform adopts a ‘V’ shape and is equipped with two offshore turbines of 8.3 MW each. With a total capacity of 16.6 MW, it can be used in a variety of marine areas around the world with water depths exceeding 35 meters.
In terms of dimensions, the OceanX rotor reaches 219 meters at its highest point and a maximum width of 369 meters. The entire platform has a total displacement of 15,000 tons and a draft of 5.5 meters. Once operational, it is expected to produce 54 million kWh per year, enough to power 30,000 households of three people for a year.
Cutting-edge Materials: The Key to Innovation
OceanX innovates in the field of wind turbines by improving the technologies of core components, boosting both the aesthetics and functionality of design and manufacturing. The floating foundation consists of three floats, concrete arms, and connectors.
It pioneers the use of ultra-high-performance concrete with a compressive strength exceeding 115 MPa for the construction of the floating foundation, significantly enhancing load-bearing capacity. Thanks to a high-strength precast concrete assembled structure, it facilitates modular and series production, thereby reducing construction costs.
Innovative Architecture: ‘V’ Shaped Tower
OceanX stands out by integrating two towers in a ‘V’ configuration on its floating platform. This architecture maximizes wind exposure and enhances the efficiency of wind energy capture. The towers are equipped with a dual access system for elevators and ladders, ensuring comfort and safety for personnel.
Pioneering Dual Rotor Design
On the V-shaped tower, two main motors are equipped with parallel rotors, covering a swept area of over 52,000 square meters. The blades rotate in opposite directions, increasing wind speed in the central area and significantly improving electricity production.
Single Point Mooring System
OceanX uses a downwind design, reducing the stresses in terms of tower height for the blades and increasing the efficiency of wind energy capture. The single-point mooring system allows the platform to adapt to typhoon directions, ensuring the turbine’s stability and safety in extreme conditions.
Mingyang: A Leader in Energy Innovation
Mingyang continues to push the boundaries of offshore wind technology, from developing typhoon-resistant platforms to exploring floating turbines in deep seas. These advancements pave the way for more affordable and efficient ocean exploration while reducing the cost per kWh of offshore wind energy.
As a leader in innovation in clean energy globally, Mingyang is committed to promoting maritime technologies, thereby accelerating the sustainable development of offshore wind energy.
Key Points of OceanX Innovation
| Advanced Technologies | Impacts and Benefits |
| Ultra-high-performance concrete | Improvement of load-bearing capacity, reduction of construction costs |
| ‘V’ configuration | Optimization of wind capture, reduction of costs per kWh |
| Single point mooring system | Increased stability in extreme conditions, improved safety |
| Dual rotor design | Increased electricity production, energy efficiency |
