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

Sujita Sinha August 06, 2025 3 min read
Interesting Engineering
502-ft blades for world’s most powerful wind turbine could light up 40,000 homes
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Three 502-ft wind turbine blades, the longest in the world, have been shipped from China to be tested for Dongfang Electric's 26 MW offshore turbine, expected to be the most powerful globally. The turbine is set to generate about 68 million kWh annually, enough to power 40,000 homes, marking a notable leap in China's renewable energy efforts. Dongfang Electric is aiming to establish itself as a leader in the offshore wind industry by rapidly developing both high-capacity and floating wind turbines.