21.5 MW: Europe’s secretive record-sized wind turbine to finally challenge China
Siemens’ latest turbine is Europe’s bold answer to China’s wind power supremacy
With its record-breaking prototype, Siemens Gamesa’s new wind turbine is being installed in Denmark. Officially confirmed to generate up to 21.5 MW of power with a rotor diameter between 270 and 280 meters. The SG DD-276 model is poised to become the world’s largest wind turbine outside of China.
A prototype certificate from the Danish Energy Agency has validated the turbine’s impressive power rating and colossal dimensions. The certificate confirms that the model can produce up to 21.5 MW, making it a significant leap forward in offshore wind technology.
This milestone comes after the European Commission allocated €30 million ($33 million) from its innovation fund to support the development of what was billed as the world’s “most powerful offshore wind turbine prototype.”
The installation is part of a test facility in Oesterild, Denmark, where Siemens Gamesa carefully evaluates the turbine’s performance.
A few months back, a Siemens Gamesa spokesperson said, “We will only decide whether we will ultimately install a new product in a commercial project after careful testing,” the company stated. This cautious approach implies that the company has carefully tested the safety and efficiency of the new offshore wind installation, which is a significant upgrade in size and complexity.