China’s First 12-Megawatt Onshore Wind Turbine Unveiled
The “Lingfeng” ultra-high-power wind turbine, designed specifically for the “Shagehuang” region, has successfully rolled off the production line at the CRRC Songyuan New Energy Industrial Base in Jilin.
Source: Science and Technology Daily
The “Lingfeng” ultra-high-power wind turbine, designed specifically for the “Shagehuang” region, has successfully rolled off the production line at the CRRC Songyuan New Energy Industrial Base in Jilin. This marks the debut of China’s first 12-megawatt onshore wind turbine, which will significantly enhance the energy supply capabilities of the “Shagehuang” area.
The "Lingfeng" turbine has a flexible power range of 11 to 14 megawatts, with a rotor diameter extending up to 250 meters. With an average annual wind speed of 7.5 meters per second, a single "Lingfeng" unit can generate about 38 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This is more than a 15% improvement over previous models, saving around 15,000 tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tons. The turbine’s higher efficiency will greatly boost wind energy utilization in the “Shagehuang” region, positioning it as a key player in the advancement of large-scale onshore wind energy projects.
“'Lingfeng' breaks through key technological challenges in wind turbine blade design, large-capacity lifting, and transport,” said Wang Dian, Deputy General Manager of CRRC Qihang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. “With high reliability, modularity, smart technology, strong environmental adaptability, and grid compatibility, it offers a comprehensive clean energy solution for our customers.”
Designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the desert and wasteland, which is prone to sandstorms, wind erosion, and intense UV radiation, the “Lingfeng” turbine is equipped with high-performance leading-edge protection materials, an advanced dust sealing system, and a robust surface protection mechanism. These features significantly improve its durability against environmental wear. The turbine also boasts strong grid adaptability, enabling stable operation in areas with complex grid structures, fluctuating line impedance, and frequent load variations, thus ensuring the reliability and stability of the power supply.