A Chinese wind turbine manufacturer is a step closer to installing its giant floating offshore wind turbine platform in deep water following its assembly in the port city of Guangzhou.

MingYang Smart Energy has launched OceanX, its new 16.6MW floating wind turbine design featuring a dual-turbine ‘V’ shape and with blade diameters of 182 metres.

The firm made the announcement on a LinkedIn post, stating that the “innovative design optimises wind capture and efficiency”.

The turbine has been specifically designed to operate in waters deeper than 35 metres. To keep it in place, the V-shaped structure is braced with high-tension cable stays and mounted on a Y-shaped floating platform.

The floating platform weighs approximately 15,000 tonnes and is constructed with ultra-high-performance concrete. Additionally, its single-point mooring system helps increase stability even in typhoon conditions.

The OceanX platform has been designed to endure category 5 hurricane conditions, withstanding winds...