Mingyang Smart Energy has recently installed what it claims to be “the world’s largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine” off the coast of Hainan, China. The turbine, with a power output of up to 20 megawatts (MW), surpasses the company’s previous 18 MW model launched in 2023. Named the MySE18.X-20MW, this turbine is designed with a […]

As with any high-flying technology, wind turbines are not immune to the more earthly and, dare we say, fiery challenges. Yes, even these lofty titans of renewable energy must grapple with something as mundane and decidedly unglamorous as fire. It’s like having a superhero who can fly and lift buildings, but still can’t get out of bed without tripping over the cape. Fire risk, often due to electrical faults, lightning strikes, or mechanical failures, can quite literally bring these giants to their knees. In this article, we’ll breeze through the serious business of protecting these eco-friendly Goliaths from fire, while also fanning the flames of humor – because, let’s face it, a little laugh can make even the most technical topic a breeze to understand.