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March 01, 2024
By
Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji Bello
China breaks new ground in wind power
with new 30 MW turbines
China is rewriting the rules of wind
energy with Sany’s test facility. It is capable of handling blades for
30MW turbines.
Wind turbine energy is taking off in China -
Energy Central
As the world evolves, we strive to be more
sustainable to keep the momentum going. China seems to be sprinting in
this regard with new renovations.
Sany, a prominent Chinese industrial group, proudly claims to have
achieved a milestone in wind turbine technology with its latest test
facility.
According to the company, they have pushed the limits of wind turbine
technology, going as far as handle blades for huge 30MW wind turbines.
Sany Renewable Energy unveiled a dual-axis
ground-based exciter, a contraption designed to simulate the intense
forces that blades endure during operation.
Majorly, the buzz around this new facility is that it can test the
fatigue level of the enormous 100-meter-plus blades now making waves
in the market. So, it can test even a blade longer than an average
football field.
According to Sany RE, this integrated test facility is a significant
milestone for blade performance verification of 30MW-class wind
turbines.
“This is the first integrated test for fatigue testing of ultra-long
blades in China, satisfying the verification demands for blade
performance of 30MW-class wind turbines,” says Sany RE.
Interestingly, earlier this year, Sany revealed a 131-meter blade,
which they claim is the longest ever produced for onshore wind. This
impressive blade length reflects the ongoing trend toward larger and
more powerful turbines.
Sany has it all planned out, no matter the size
of the turbine
Now, you might wonder why we go through all this trouble for blades
that are not even attached to a 30MW turbine. Good question.
Sany clarifies that they don’t have immediate plans for a 30MW
turbine, a power rating that seems to be the next frontier in the
industry. It’s like they’re saying, “We’re ready for it when the time
comes.”
China’s wind OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) have been flexing
their muscles with plans for offshore wind turbines ranging from
20-25MW.
On the home front, Sany’s sights are set on a 15MW model. It’s a race
to the top, and China is planning to leave Western competitors
trailing in their wake.
However, not everyone cheers for the ‘bigger is better’ mantra. Henrik
Stiesdal, a global wind turbine technology pioneer and recent
recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize, raised a caution
flag.
Consequently, in an interview, he expressed
concerns about a potential “turbine arms race” towards more powerful
machines, warning that it might undermine the benefits of mass
industrialization.
Furthermore, Sany seems undeterred, emphasizing that the new testing
facility is necessary. With blades stretching beyond 100 meters,
traditional testing methods no longer cut it.
The facility boasts a dual-axis testing system with a maximum
excitation force of 140kN. Also, it claims it can cover the
verification needs of 30MW wind turbines.
Apparently, it’s not just talk; they’ve already successfully tested
and verified 112-meter blades. They are gearing up for the challenge
of the recently launched 131-meter blades.
According to the news release from Energy Central, China is pushing
the boundaries of wind power. Regardless, only time will tell whether
these powerful turbines will boom or fail.
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