A Spanish-German company is leading the way in energy production through the action of the wind, and they have shown that they are very serious about this. This Siemens wind turbine It has enormous capacity, something we had only seen in China until now. Farewell to macro wind farms? Discover all the details.
The Siemens wind turbine, the largest turbine in the world
Siemens Gamesa has a new project on its hands that promises to revolutionize the offshore wind energy sector. The company wanted to surpass its competitive position on the continent, and it has now succeeded.
It is about wind turbine SG 14-222 DDthat with its 14 MW nominal power, 222 meter rotor diameter and 248 meter total height, the most powerful offshore wind turbine ever will be built.
This gigantic wind turbine, whose rotating blades cover an area equivalent to four football fields, will enable Siemens Gamesa to position itself as a leader in innovation in offshore wind energy.
Its enormous size and power are ideal for making optimal use of the strong winds in the North Sea, optimizing energy production. It is a proposal similar to the one they made in Iceland with geothermal energy: take advantage of the natural environment.
A work financed with European funds: the EU means it
The European Union is investing heavily in renewable energy as part of its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Consider that the goal by 2035 is to reduce emissions to 55%, something that seems quite far away.
As part of this effort, Siemens Gamesa has received funding from the Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 from the European Commission to develop its SG 14-222 DD wind turbine.
The turbine, which will be installed in Denmark, is one of the flagship projects of the EU Offshore Wind Energy initiative. With a capacity of 15 megawatts, the wind turbine will be able to supply green energy to around 20,000 European households.
The EU will cover part of the installation costs of the turbines, which amount to 30 million euros. Do you know the most curious thing of all? These funds were intended for nuclear energybut they have been “rerouted” with the consent of the European Parliament.
The financing of this project demonstrates the community’s commitment to accelerating the energy transition and the deployment of innovative renewable technologies. All this despite the refusal of certain countries (which will not hold the presidency in the short term).
What projects does Siemens have for the future with its wind turbine?
Siemens Gamesa has big plans for the future with its new SG 14-222 DD wind turbine. The company plans to install this model in other offshore wind farms around the world. starting with Great Britain.
By 2025, 14 SG 14-222 DD wind turbines are expected to be operational in the North Sea as part of the East Anglia Hub project. This wind farm will have a total capacity of 3.1 GW, enough to supply more than 2.7 million households with electricity.
In addition, the entity is considering using a version of SG 14-222 DD in United States waters. They plan to install these gigantic wind turbines off the coasts of Maryland, Massachusetts and California.
With these ambitious plans, Siemens Gamesa aims to consolidate itself as a leader in the development of large-scale offshore wind turbines. The aim is to help offshore wind energy continue to grow worldwide.
Wind energy accounting for 40% of the total in the European Union – proposed by the Commission – is a target that we have come closer to achieving. This Siemens wind turbine He is one of those who will push us on this path. Of course, another step away from fossil fuels (although the EU is flirting with nuclear energy).