Chinese manufacturers are stepping up their attempts to develop larger turbines for offshore wind farms.
Two of the largest turbines ever built, Envision Energy’s 16.7 MW prototype and Dongfang Electric’s 18 MW prototype, have begun testing, with plans for even larger turbines underway.
The manufacturers compete for dominance in the domestic market and plan to expand their presence in the international wind turbine industry.
Envision Energy, established in...