First wind turbines from China reach Eur • Table.Briefings

Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.

Has anyone heard of Mingyang Smart Energy? In July, the company based in the Sichuan province announced the first commercial installation of its MySE 16-260 mega-turbine at the company’s Qingzhou 4 offshore wind farm in the South China Sea. According to Mingyang, MySE 16-260 can generate 67 million kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of 80,000 people. In January, Mingyang also presented prototypes of the world’s largest wind turbine, with a diameter of 280 meters and an output of 18 megawatts (MW). Such giants are only suited for offshore wind farms, and that is precisely where Mingyang is now stepping up its involvement, including with European partners.

First wind turbines from China reach Europe

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