New Offshore and Onshore Wind Technologies Drive Global Energy Transition
On October 16, the 2024 Beijing International Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (CWP2024) opened at the China International Exhibition Center, with CRRC Wind Power making a strong impact under the theme “Carbon World, Linked Future.” Following its success at the Hamburg WindEnergy Expo in September, CRRC presented three major solutions—wind turbine systems, supply chain solutions for wind power components, and integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-storage solutions—reinforcing its role in the global energy transition.
At the opening ceremony, CRRC Chief Economist Shao Renqiang participated in the “Celebrating China’s 500GW Wind Power Milestone” event. CRRC also joined 11 industry leaders in signing the China Wind Power Industry Fair Competition Self-Regulation Agreement, reaffirming its commitment to fair market practices.
Expanding the Wind Energy Ecosystem
Speaking at the event, Qin Haiyan, Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association and Secretary-General of the Wind Energy Committee of the China Renewable Energy Society, highlighted CRRC’s role in advancing China’s wind power sector. He noted that CRRC’s cutting-edge technologies have been widely adopted in high-speed rail, and their transfer to wind energy is providing crucial support for China’s wind power development, significantly contributing to industry growth.
CRRC has leveraged its high-speed rail expertise to develop a comprehensive wind power industry chain, integrating turbines, generators, blades, towers, converters, gearboxes, and transformers. With an annual industry-wide revenue exceeding 30 billion RMB, the company has also pioneered integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-storage systems, advancing the high-quality development of clean energy technologies.
At the event, CRRC signed a global certification and testing partnership with UL Solutions for its wind energy products. CGC Certification awarded CRRC design certifications for its 20MW floating offshore wind turbine, 16.XMW offshore wind platform, and 12.XMW onshore wind platform.
Additional international certifications were granted for 8.XMWD195 platform turbines, 12.5MW integrated semi-direct drive offshore gearboxes, and 6.25MW DNV GL-certified turbines.
At the event, CRRC intensively released several new products, including its fully autonomous wind turbine control system, a 25MW high-power-density semi-direct-drive permanent magnet generator drivetrain, a 25MW fully integrated semi-direct-drive offshore wind gearbox, a 10MW-12MW main shaft-integrated doubly-fed wind gearbox for both offshore and onshore applications, a 10MW-15MW offshore and onshore doubly-fed wind generator platform, and an 18MW-26MW offshore medium-speed permanent magnet wind generator platform.
Breakthrough Wind Power Technologies
CRRC unveiled several next-generation wind energy innovations, including:
“Qihang” 20MW Floating Offshore Wind Turbine: Successfully rolled out at CRRC Times Green Equipment Industrial Park in Jiangsu. With a 260-meter rotor diameter, a 320-meter maximum blade tip height, and a 53,000㎡ swept area, it can generate 40 kWh per rotation at optimal wind speeds, expanding offshore wind potential into deep-sea regions.
16.XMW Offshore Wind Platform: Integrates the shaft system, gearbox, and generator using third-generation full-integration technology, reducing overall size by 20% compared to existing 18MW floating wind turbines, optimizing transport and installation.
12.XMW Onshore Wind Platform: Designed for China’s “Three North” high-wind-speed zones, featuring 10MW-14MW flexible configurations and a 240+ meter rotor diameter, incorporating high-speed rail reliability standards for superior performance.
The synchronous condenser, known as the “stabilizer” of power systems, effectively supports grid voltage and enhances grid stability. By deploying 10Mvar~50Mvar distributed synchronous condensers in new energy bases, they provide support for dynamic reactive power/transient voltage regulation, short-circuit ratio enhancement, and inertia support at renewable energy hubs. Additionally, distributed synchronous condensers strengthen dynamic reactive power support, increase the short-circuit ratio, and improve overall grid robustness.
From onshore megawatt turbines to deep-sea floating wind solutions, CRRC continues to expand and refine its wind power ecosystem, solidifying its role as a major force in the global wind energy industry.
Looking ahead, CRRC will further integrate transportation and energy solutions, supporting China’s dual-carbon goals and advancing the global net-zero transition through sustainable, intelligent, and high-efficiency energy systems.
