Leading offshore wind power industry innovation

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Pinggao Group Weihai High Voltage Electrical Co Ltd recently finalized and shipped the first domestically produced set of offshore wind turbine tower 10-compartment 72.5 kV enclosed combined electrical equipment.

This achievement highlights Pinggao's prominent position within the new energy industry.

Advanced equipment at Pingao Group's Weihai company. [Photo by Gao Xin for chinadaily.com.cn]

The cutting-edge equipment boasts features such as high reliability, corrosion resistance, and minimal maintenance requirements, making it ideal for widespread application in future offshore wind power projects.

In recent years, Pinggao Weihai Company has been proactively developing a new power system focused on renewable energy sources, leading to the creation of various cutting-edge offshore wind power products. The successful completion of deep-sea suitability tests in the country highlights its crucial contribution to the advancement of the offshore wind power industry. (Edited by He Yuge)