World's largest single-capacity floating wind power platform hoisted in Guangzhou

OceanX, the world's largest single-capacity floating wind power platform developed by China's Mingyang Smart Energy, completed the on-land hoisting of its heavy equipment in south China's Guangzhou on Wednesday, paving the way for its upcoming installation at sea.

After over ten hours of rigorous effort, the platform successfully hoisted and docked its two large rotors. Unlike regular offshore wind platforms, OceanX is the world's first capable of hosting two turbine rotors. It features two V-shaped towers and has a total capacity of 16.6 MW, powered by two 8.3-MW hybrid drives. When compared to single-rotor wind turbines of equivalent capacity, the OceanX's dual-rotor design increases power generation by more than 4 percent.

This large wind turbine has overcome multiple technical challenges and will support China's development of the large-scale offshore wind power in the deep sea with its advanced technology and equipment.

"OceanX adopts a downwind solution and single point mooring technology, which enhances the floating wind power platform's ability to withstand typhoons. The use of new materials and technologies has notably lowered the cost of this floating wind turbine, which makes it economically feasible to develop offshore wind power in the deep sea," said Chen Faqiao, head of the OceanX project.

Next, OceanX will be transported to an offshore wind farm for installation at sea in Yangjiang in Guangdong Province. Upon operation, it is expected to generate about 54 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. This amount is sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of 30,000 three-member households.

"The floating wind power platform is more economically viable in sea waters deeper than 80 meters. It is crucial for the sustainable development of offshore wind power in China to advance low-cost, large-scale development through technological innovation. Additionally, as a frontier in wind power and marine engineering, floating wind power platform can boost emerging strategic industries like deep-sea marine engineering and high-end equipment manufacturing in China," said Lin Yifeng, vice chairman of the Offshore Wind Power Engineering Branch of the China Ocean Engineering Consulting Association.

World's largest single-capacity floating wind power platform hoisted in Guangzhou

The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China opened on Friday night in Sanya, a coastal city of Hainan Province.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, officially declared the Games open.

Nearly 7,000 athletes representing 35 delegations across China will compete in 18 sports and 170 demonstration sports during the nine-day event, which will conclude on November 30.

All equestrian competitions have already been held in July in Zhaosu of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

As the 35 delegations entered the stadium, they were accompanied by brief performances highlighting distinctive local and ethnic characteristics. These displays set the stage for an opening ceremony celebrating the rich cultures of China's 56 ethnic groups.

Before the opening ceremony, Wang met with all members of the Games' organizing committee, representatives from various delegations, and athlete representatives.

Wang encouraged them to stay united and forge ahead, strengthening the sense of community for the Chinese nation and carrying forward China’s fine traditional culture.

He also visited the exhibitions on China's ethnic minority traditional sports culture, Hainan's comprehensive reform and opening-up efforts, and the achievements in building a free trade port with Chinese characteristics.

The event was first held in 1953, when nearly 400 athletes from 13 ethnic groups competed in Tianjin's inaugural edition. 29 years later, the 2nd edition was held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

The coconut tree climbing race, a newly added event in this year's games, originates from the traditional labor of local ethnic communities, who climb trees to harvest coconuts on the tropical island. Combining rich entertainment with competitiveness, this sport is to debut in the Games.

The tournament aims to foster harmony and cultural integration among China's 56 ethnic groups.

China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opens in Hainan