On May 10, Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group Co., Ltd. (the Wind Power Group), wrapped up the manufacturing of the world’s largest 10 MW grid-forming wind turbine at its Dongtai facility.

Leveraging extensive technical expertise and experience in wind energy, the 10MW grid-forming wind turbine from the Wind Power Group has gone through repeated testing and optimization. Engineered with proficiency in double-fed technology, it features rapid inertial response and improved frequency support. Moreover, it offers various advantages like seamless grid-forming/grid-following mode switching, black start capability, and islanded operation. In the event of AC grid fluctuations, this turbine can emulate voltage source behavior, actively reinforcing the grid with voltage support through system awareness. This effectively addresses stability challenges encountered by traditional grid-following wind turbines in weak grid conditions, meeting the requirements of new energy generation systems.

Tailored for the medium to high wind speeds prevalent in deserts and wildernesses, this turbine is designed to meet the demand for high-capacity models. Its specialized design for these arid environments offers premium, cost-efficient solutions that align with China’s national energy strategy, facilitating the establishment of large-scale renewable energy hubs.

The blade leading edge is engineered to resist corrosion caused by sand and rain, with a special surface coating that combats sand erosion and delays UV-induced aging. The groundbreaking “sand removal cooling module” features labyrinth seals or brush seals at connections to prevent sand ingress, complemented by dustproof nets and filter cotton at heat dissipation points for comprehensive protection against sand and debris. The electrical components are designed with anti-condensation feature to ensure optimal performance and reliability in the challenging conditions of deserts and wildernesses.

In operation, the advanced smart platform integrates state-of-the-art control algorithms, multidimensional digital sensing, AI, big data analytics, and IoT technologies, enhancing the digital infrastructure and enabling full visualization of the entire turbine system. This innovation empowers streamlined wind farm management and operations through enhanced efficiency.

Moreover, the onshore 10 MW wind turbines developed by the Wind Power Group will infuse green energy into the development of the mega green energy base across various sites, including Ar Horqin Banner in Chifeng City, Sonid Right Banner in Xilingol League, the southeastern region of Ganqimaodu Town in Inner Mongolia, and Ruoqiang County in Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. These cutting-edge facilities will help expedite the achievement of China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.