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The
world's largest wind turbine, the MingYang Smart Energy MySE 16-260, has been connected to the power grid in China.
The turbine has a rotor diameter of 260 meters (853 feet), making it the largest ever connected to the grid. It has a capacity of 16 megawatts, enough to power about 36,000 homes.
The turbine is located in the Fujian offshore wind farm in the Taiwan Strait. This location experiences strong winds, which is ideal for wind turbines. The turbine is expected to generate about 66 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year.
The MySE 16-260 is a significant milestone in the development of offshore wind power. It is the largest and most powerful wind turbine ever built, and it is expected to help to reduce the cost of offshore wind power.
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The turbine's blades are made of carbon fiber, which makes them strong and lightweight.
The turbine's nacelle (the housing that contains the turbine's generator and other components) is made of steel.
The turbine is designed to withstand winds of up to 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour).
The turbine is expected to have a lifespan of 25 years.
The MySE 16-260 is a major step forward in the development of offshore wind power. It is the largest and most powerful wind turbine ever built, and it is expected to help to reduce the cost of offshore wind power. This is good news for the environment, as offshore wind power is a clean and renewable source of energy.
