Wind Turbine With Blades Taller Than the Sydney Harbour Bridge Breaks World Record

Wind Turbine With Blades Taller Than the Sydney Harbour Bridge Breaks World Record
Offshore wind farm. Photocreo Bednarek/Adobe Stock
Daniel Y. Teng
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A wind turbine spanning a distance taller than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Statue of Liberty has set the world record for the highest power output over a 24-hour period: 359 megawatt-hours.

The 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine, developed by Siemens Gamesa, can generate enough power for a mid-sized car—like the Tesla Model 3—to drive 1.12 million miles (or 1.8 million kilometres), according to the company.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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