SANY Renewable Energy, a leading wind turbine manufacturer based in China, has made a landmark achievement by producing the longest onshore wind turbine blade ever seen. This engineering marvel marks a significant milestone in the field of renewable energy technology.
The SY1310A: A Colossal Leap Forward
Unveiled on January 21, the new SY1310A blade measures an astounding 430 feet (131 meters) in length, a production feat accomplished in SANY’s advanced, zero-carbon smart industrial park situated in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia. The sheer size of this wind turbine component is comparable to almost three American football fields laid end to end.
Innovative Design and Material Science
The process of creating the SY1310A blade required innovative solutions that go beyond simply enlarging existing blueprints. Boasting durability, intelligence, and a lightweight construction, the blade features advanced technology, including a unique anti-lightning design to endure harsh weather conditions. SANY employed breakthrough techniques such as a state-of-the-art airfoil design, which refers to the blade’s cross-sectional shape. Furthermore, the sophisticated airfoil layout and manufacturing process included precision robotics for fiberglass cutting and a proprietary method for fabricating large composite blades.
Setting Records with the 15-MW Wind Turbine Unit
This record-breaking blade is set to be coupled with SANY’s robust 15-megawatt (MW) wind turbine system. Notably, the turbine unit caught industry attention as the largest wind turbine in the world at its debut during the China Wind Power 2023 exhibition in Beijing. This pairing underscores SANY’s commitment to advancing wind power technology.
Rise in Renewable Energy in China
Projections from the China Electricity Council indicate a substantial shift towards wind and solar energy is on the horizon, with anticipated growth that expects these power sources to represent about 40% of the nation’s installed power generation capacity by the end of 2024. This growth projection marks an increase from 36% in the previous year and reflects the country’s move towards a green and sustainable energy infrastructure.
