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Blades in 'uncharted territory' as world's most powerful turbine tested

Chinese turbine makers continue to power ahead in building supersized machines, despite concerns from experts over wind industry 'arms race'

With blades 150 metres in length, the wind turbine itself will have a rotor diameter almost the height of the Eiffel Tower, which is 330 metres to the tip.
With blades 150 metres in length, the wind turbine itself will have a rotor diameter almost the height of the Eiffel Tower, which is 330 metres to the tip.Photo: Dongfang Elelctric
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Published 29 May 2025, 12:14Updated 29 May 2025, 12:14
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