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The largest and first offshore converter station in the world has been installed! The 22000-ton, 15-story steel giant house will supply electricity to 1,36 million homes in China

Written by Flavia Marinho
Published 16/08/2021 às 10:27
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The world's largest converter station installed at the Jiangsu Rudong offshore wind farm in the Chinese Yellow Sea / Image China Three Gorges

The world's largest converter station installed in the Jiangsu Rudong offshore wind farm in the Chinese Yellow Sea is the first ±400 kV flexible dc wind power transmission project in China

The world's first and largest offshore converter station, Three Gorges Rudong is the first ±400 kV flexible dc wind power transmission project in China and will be used to collect 1100 MW of electrical power from three wind farms -H6, H8, H10 - in the Jiangsu Rudong project being developed by China Three Gorges.

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The station will then convert the electricity into DC power and transmit it over land over a distance of about 100 kilometers, China's longest transmission length, via an undersea cable. Check out the video below.

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Offshore station will supply electricity to 1,36 million homes in China

When the project is fully operational, it will be possible to supply around 1,36 million households with their annual electricity needs.

The converter station weighs 22.000 tons and is as tall as a 15-story residential building.

Due to the weight of the unit, China Three Gorges used a floating method of towing installation, utilizing the ships' ballast and natural tides during the process.

The China Classification Society (CCS) provided authentication and search services for the converter station. The CCS team was involved during the design, construction, transport, installation and commissioning stages of the project.

The Rudong offshore wind farm comprises three areas: the 8 MW H300, the 6 MW H400 and the 10 MW H400.

In June, China Three Gorges Renewables completed the installation of 100 single-pile foundations in phase H6.

The 100 4 MW turbines in H6 are expected to be ordered by the end of 2021.

Once fully commissioned, the 1,1 GW Rudong offshore wind farm will produce 2,4 billion kWh annually, according to China Three Gorges.

New portable wind turbine at the price of a cell phone generates energy rain or shine, has a useful life of 20 years and could revolutionize the generation of renewable energy in the world

Wind energy: suitable for urban and rural environments, new portable turbine priced at a cell phone is powerful, safe for children, pets, wild animals and birds. The mini wind turbine developed by startup Avant Garde Innovations, from India, can help families in isolated regions and also people who want to save money on electricity. The new energy generator has a low cost, a useful life of 20 years and could revolutionize the generation of renewable energy in the world!

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The turbine created by the startup Vanguard Innovations it is 3 meters in diameter and is ideal for homes, businesses and rural areas. The maximum power generation capacity is 5 kW/h, at a wind speed of 5,5 m/s, and it costs only US$ 899 (or R$ 4.827), less than cell phones like the iPhone 12.

The turbine called AVATAR™, generates energy day and night, whether there is rain or sun. It features low maintenance, generates clean, reliable renewable energy with a 2-year warranty and a 20-year lifespan.

The new turbine can still be installed in a short time in a small area on the ground or on the roof. The equipment has no forecast of when it will be available for sale in Brazil.

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Flavia Marinho

Flavia Marinho is a postgraduate engineer with extensive experience in the onshore and offshore shipbuilding industry. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to writing articles for news websites in the areas of industry, oil and gas, energy, shipbuilding, geopolitics, jobs and courses. Contact her for suggestions, job openings or advertising on our portal.

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