The direct-drive machine is in place at a facility in the coastalcity of Dafeng, Jiangsu province.

A spokesman said: "Wehave completed the assembly of our 6MW prototype wind turbine and arecontinuing with testing. The testing phase is progressing as planned."

Goldwind is also lookingat development of a 10MW machine, as China’s wind manufacturers aim to stay intouch with development of super-sized turbines by foreign producers.