China’s Ming Yang Smart Energy Group has announced plans to develop what it claims is the world’s largest floating offshore wind turbine – a twin-head, 50MW machine that would more than double the capacity of any existing floating turbine on the market.
The design features two 25MW rotors mounted on a single V-shaped tower, inspired by Ming Yang’s OceanX dual-rotor platform, and intended for robust performance in deep marine settings and severe weather conditions such as typhoons.
The company expects mass production to begin in China’s Guangdong province in 2026, with output scaling up to 150 units per year in subsequent phases.
The initiative comes as Western turbine manufacturers grapple with rising costs and supply chain challenges, while Ming Yang touts production costs as low as $1,300 per kW – significantly below European benchmarks.
Ming Yang is also expanding into the UK and Europe, recently announcing a £1.5bn turbine manufacturing facility for Scotland, addressing critical supply chain gaps and positioning itself as a global industry leader amid tough market headwinds.
