The MySE 18.5-260

The MySE 18.5-260 is part of Ming Yang’s next generation 18+ megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine platform. With a rotor diameter of 260 metres, it represents the world’s largest offshore wind turbine by swept area, and sets a new benchmark for performance, scale, and reliability.

The platform is designed to evolve with a current rated capacity of 18.5MW, and scope for higher outputs in future iterations as technology advances.

Key Features

Record scale

260-metre rotor diameter with a swept area of 66,966 m², equivalent to 9 football fields.

Rated capacity

18.5MW, the most powerful fixed-bottom offshore turbine commercially available today.

Proven reliable drivetrain

Proven drivetrain architecture that enhances efficiency and reliability in harsh marine environments.

Platform evolution

Designed with scalability in mind, ensuring developers benefit from future upgrades without compromising near-term delivery.

Cost efficiency

Larger unit capacity reduces the number of turbines required per project, lowering installation and maintenance costs.

Cybersecure

Built with advanced data protection and control systems, the MySE 18.5-260 ensures secure operation and compliance with UK and EU cybersecurity standards, safeguarding performance and reliability throughout the turbine’s lifecycle.

MySE 18.5-260 Technical Specification

MySE 18.5-260

Operating Data
Rated power	18500 kW
Rated Wind speed	11.5 m/s
Cut-in Wind speed	3 m/s
Cut-out Wind speed	30 m/s
Survival Wind Speed	50 (10 mins) / 70 (3 s) m/s
Operational Temperature	-10℃ ~ +40℃
Survival Temperature	-20℃ ~ +50℃
Design Life	35 years
Rotor
Rotor Diameter	260 m
Swept Area	53093 m²
Pitch System	Electric
Blade
Length	127.5 m
Materials	Glass and carbon fiber epoxy composite
Generator
Type	PMSG
Rated power	19500 kW
Rated Voltage	950 V
Converter
Rated output voltage	950 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Cooling	Air-Water Cooling
Tower
Type / Height	155 m