Wind Power World Record Marks A Massive Leap Forward

The expansive plains of Denmark are home to a true giant. This colossus stands twice as high as the Statue of Liberty, though, unlike the Lady on a Pedestal, it moves with the wind. I am, of course, talking about Vesta’s V236–15.0 MW prototype offshore wind turbine. Not only is this the largest wind turbine ever constructed, but Vestas recently announced that back in December 2022, it smashed the power output by a single wind turbine in 24 hours record. At face value, these milestones might seem arbitrary or simply ceremonial. But in reality, they mark a significant step in the right direction, particularly as it is Vestas who achieved this, not their rivals. Let me explain. Let’s start with a proper introduction to this turbine. The V236–15.0 MW stands at 280 m tall and has a rotor diameter of 236 m, and as the name suggests, it can output 15 MW of power. This means that, in theory, it can deliver around 80 GWh of energy each year. That means this one turbine could power a small town all by itself! As of right now, it is still a prototype and undergoing field-testing. That is why it is located on terra firma in Jutland, Denmark, rather than out to sea, where it is designed to be installed, as this gives engineers and analysts easy access, enabling them to thoroughly test its design. <a href="https://medium.com/predict/wind-power-world-record-marks-a-massive-leap-forward-c2fe24867854">Visit Now</a>