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Dongfang Electric Unveils World’s Largest 26MW Offshore Turbine

9/20/2025

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Dongfang Electric Innovates

Dongfang Electric Corp. has received orders for its new 26MW offshore wind turbine, the largest globally, as stated by executive Yang Senlin.
The turbine includes over 30,000 components, a rotor area of 77,000 square meters, and can endure category-17 super typhoons.
This model outperforms Siemens Gamesa's 21.5MW turbine, reflecting improvements in design and efficiency.
The increase from 16MW to 26MW in two years follows the cessation of national subsidies, driving innovation and cost reduction.
Details on the companies ordering the turbine are not disclosed.

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Dongfang Electric Innovates

Dongfang Electric Corp. has received orders for its new 26MW offshore wind turbine, the largest globally, as stated by executive Yang Senlin.
The turbine includes over 30,000 components, a rotor area of 77,000 square meters, and can endure category-17 super typhoons.
This model outperforms Siemens Gamesa's 21.5MW turbine, reflecting improvements in design and efficiency.
The increase from 16MW to 26MW in two years follows the cessation of national subsidies, driving innovation and cost reduction.
Details on the companies ordering the turbine are not disclosed.

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