China Firm Plans World’s Largest Wind Turbine as Rivals Flop (1)

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group announced plans to build the world’s largest floating wind turbine, as Chinese firms seek a larger share of the global market while rivals grapple with rising costs.

The firm is working on a 50-megawatt, two-headed turbine, Zhang Qiying, president of Ming Yang’s international business, said at an industry conference in Beijing on Tuesday. That capacity would be nearly double the size of the largest design currently available.

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Ming Yang Chairman Zhang Chuanwei said the company plans to begin marketing the 50-megawatt turbine now, with ...