DNV - Maritime - Experts & Thought Leaders

Offshore wind is undergoing transformational improvement as a key solution to the energy transition. The continuous iteration and evolution of wind turbine technology have enabled developers to venture into deeper waters and to tap further wind resources. MingYang Smart Energy is always motivated to drive this trend through innovation and has reached a new milestone with the introduction of the new MySE 16.0-242, the world’s largest Hybrid Drive wind turbine. Designed for high-wind IEC IB including typhoon-class IEC TC, the powerful MySE 16.0-242 features an exceptional nameplate capacity of 16 MW, a 242-meter diameter rotor, 118-meter-long blades, and a staggering 46000 m2 swept area equivalent of more than six soccer fields. goal of carbon neutrality MySE 16.0-242 is set to move the boundaries of wind energy production even further With the industry’s largest rotor and highest nominal rating, MySE 16.0-242 is set to move the boundaries of wind energy production even further. A single MySE 16.0-242 turbine can generate 80000 MWh of electricity every year, enough to power more than 20000 households. In comparison, it produces 45% more energy than MingYang’s previous turbine model, the MySE 11.0-203. The environmental benefit is also considerable: compared to coal-fired power generation, one MySE 16.0-242 can eliminate more than 1.6 million tons of CO2 emissions over the course of its designed 25-year lifespan, making it a strong contributor to achieving the goal of carbon neutrality. Weight of the MySE 16.0-242 Extending the legacy super-compact design and Hybrid-Drive concept, MySE 16.0-242 builds on MingYang’s deep understanding and expertise gained over multiple smaller, light-weight offshore models, ranging from 5.5 MW, 6.45 MW, 7.25 MW, 8.3 MW to 11 MW series. The nacelle weight of the MySE 16.0-242 is competitively low at less than 37 tons per MW. Compared to a heavier nacelle, its modest head mass allows for more efficient use of the tower and foundation construction, resulting in fewer purchased materials and logistics. MingYang’s Hybrid-Drive transmission MySE 16.0-242 provides many other distinctive benefits by adopting novel offshore-dedicated features Proven MingYang’s Hybrid-Drive transmission technologies, particularly the medium-speed planetary gearbox with load sharing and forced high precision main bearing lubrication, have been fully optimized and inherited to ensure the robustness and efficiency of this new turbine, as well as deliver excellent economic performance on both bottom-fixed and floating system applications. In addition, MySE 16.0-242 provides many other distinctive advantages by adopting novel offshore-dedicated features and “best practice” technologies. portfolio of model variants In summary, the MySE 16.0-242 is the start of MingYang’s new 15MW+ offshore product platform To begin, as a new feature over previous models, all power electronics and MV-transformers have been relocated up the tower into the nacelle, simplifying cabling and enhancing system maintenance convenience. Secondly, an air-tight design protects the nacelle from harsh salt spray corrosion while yet allowing for internal natural air cooling, resulting in an ideal operational environment for reliable operation within the nacelle. In summary, the MySE 16.0-242 is the start of MingYang’s new 15MW+ offshore product platform. In the future, it is planned to grow into a portfolio of model variants that can adapt to various offshore settings, ranging from the typhoon-prone South China Sea to the constantly windy North Sea in Europe. Demand for anti-typhoon wind turbines “The launch of our new largest wind turbine, MySE 16.0-242, is an apt illustration of the three essential drivers to technology evolution – demand, combination, and iteration,” says Qiying Zhang, President and CTO of Ming Yang Smart Energy, who continues: “In response to demand for anti-typhoon wind turbines in coastal Guangdong, MingYang systematically develops high-quality products by collaborating with global supply chain partners and integrating cutting-edge technologies from industries such as aerospace, materials, and big data.” “Over the years, we have gained over 10 GW cumulative track record and iteration experience with Hybrid-Drive technology. These enable us to have a rapid learning curve in product R&D and position us well to become an offshore wind pioneer,” he says. Overseas manufacturing facilities MingYang is committed to growing its global presence and serving customers in all mainstream offshore wind markets including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. As part of the key global strategies, MingYang established the business and engineering center in Hamburg, Germany, and is also exploring developing overseas manufacturing facilities. With the launch of MySE 16.0-242, MingYang, a company at the forefront of innovation, has set a new benchmark of offshore wind technology and scale, and taken another step forward in the mission to benefit the world by reducing the levelized cost of energy. MySE 16.0-242, which was recently certified by DNV and China General Certification Center (CGC) for design, is scheduled for full prototype rollout in 2022, to be followed by prototype installation in the first half of 2023 and commercial production in the first half of 2024.

MingYang Smart Energy has signed an agreement with the worldwide pioneering certification body DNV GL to conduct Type Certification for its new MySE11-203 offshore wind turbine. The virtual signing ceremony took place on 28th September 2020. Qiying Zhang, Executive President of MingYang, Kim Mørk, Executive Vice President of Renewables Certification of DNV GL, and other representatives from the two sides attended the signing ceremony. design of the MySE platform  MingYang’s recently announced product has a rated power of 11 MW and a rotor diameter of 203-meter. With the ingenious design of a hybrid drive chain, MySE11-203 features the high-reliability gene from the aerospace industry which offers huge potential for cost reduction in offshore wind as well. MingYang’s recently announced product has a rated power of 11 MW and a rotor diameter of 203-meter “With the success in MySE5.5MW turbines in Xinghua Bay offshore wind project in terms of high availability and energy production, the advantage of hybrid drive and super-compact design of MySE platform has been proved, which also forms the foundation of the MySE11-203. We are very pleased to conduct the Type Certification with DNV GL. MySE11-203 turbine is designed for the challenging and harsh offshore environment. Partnering with DNV GL, the world-pioneering certification body, the cooperation between MingYang and DNV GL enters into a new stage for a long-term relationship, and highlights MingYang’s commitment to maintaining the highest quality and performance standards for our offshore wind turbines. It’s very important to certify our turbines and demonstrates they are fully compliant to the international industry standard and reliable,” said Qiying Zhang, Executive President of MingYang. International safety and performance standards “MySE11-203 turbine is our strategic product aiming for the European market and other international markets. The significant advantage of small-size and light-weight makes MySE a very good fit for both bottom-fixed offshore wind and floating offshore wind. Working closely with DNVGL and get the Type Certificate for MySE11-203 will provide strong confidence towards the clients,” said Dr. Chenwei, General Manager of MingYang European Business & Engineering Center. “DNV GL predicts that offshore wind will generate almost 9% of electricity globally by 2050, compared with 0.3% today. One important enabler of this trend is larger turbines and the entrance of floating wind. With its new 11 MW turbine, MingYang will pave the way for participating in the fast-growing offshore wind market with a turbine that is certified to the highest international safety and performance standards,” said Kim Mørk, Executive Vice President of Renewables Certification at DNV GL. Offshore wind’s growth On top of that, both sides discussed the technological trends and enormous potential of floating offshore wind on the signing ceremony. A joint effort will be much required to promote the technology and accelerate floating offshore wind’s growth. “With proved technology concept, our MySE turbines, 11 MW turbine as well, are small in size and light in weight, easy to install, which enables it well-adapted to different floaters. We need to move fast on technology innovation and make the technology smart to meet the challenges,” said Qiying Zhang, Executive President of MingYang.

DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, and Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, proudly announced the renewal of their partnership, continuing their successful collaboration into its seventh year. Since 2017, Renji Hospital's international department has actively participated in DNV's International Medical Quality Certification Program, with the overarching goal of enhancing the standard of its medical services. Tertiary public hospitals Renji Hospital was established in 1844 and was the first hospital of western medicine in Shanghai. It now comprises four branches and the Shanghai Cancer Institute. In October 2015, the Renji Hospital International Clinic was inaugurated – a pioneering achievement that marked it as the first international clinic of family medicine within the framework of tertiary public hospitals in China. The clinic’s unwavering commitment is to providing comprehensive, high-quality medical services to both domestic and international patients. International outpatient program The renewal of the partnership between Renji Hospital and DNV represents a new chapter In January 2017, Renji Hospital began the process of certifying its international outpatient program to DNV’s quality standards. It successfully passed its initial evaluation in April 2018 to earn the prestigious DNV certification.  In doing so, the international outpatient clinic not only set a quality benchmark for foreign medical services in China, but it also significantly elevated the quality of service and overall patient experience in large multi-campus, public hospitals. Medical quality certification The renewal of the partnership between Renji Hospital and DNV represents a new chapter in the realm of medical quality certification. Both DNV and Renji Hospital International Clinic are steadfast in their commitment to advancing the hospital's international medical quality certification, emphasizing their focus on high-quality patient-centred care and safety. In alignment with Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to expedite the development of international medical tourism and encourage qualified public hospitals to provide international medical services, Renji Hospital's International Clinic’s preparation over the past seven years has provided invaluable insights and guidance for current endeavors and beyond.