Richard, C. (2019, November 11). GE’s 12MW Haliade-X produces first power. Retrieved from https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1665071/ges-12mw-haliade-x-produces-first-power.

 

The biggest and most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world is being built, and it is called the 12mw Haliade-X. This was first announced in March of 2018 and is currently undergoing tests in the UK to make sure it works under real world conditions. The turbine will be installed in Saint-Nazaire, France, and hopefully installed by 2020. The creators of this turbine hope to start mass production of this model in late 2021 or 2022. The company who created this, GE Renewable Energy, focuses on the production of energy from renewable sources. 

This new product could revolutionize the wind energy system and make it much more efficient. This is a big step in terms of the improvement of wind energy. If this turbine that is currently being tested is successful, then more will be produced and they will spread across Europe and eventually into America. This renewable energy source is very efficient, and although it is expensive, it is much better for the environment. First, developed countries will get this turbine because they have the money, but eventually most countries will get this, and it will change wind energy.