OEMs tailor new models for specific wind regimes

East and west pursue divergent scaling philosophies

Radical designs and supersized power ratings dominate

Focus on compatibility and mass reduction following technology shift

Longer blades help push rotor sizes past 300 metres

Fundamental questions over optimal floater-turbine combination remain unresolved

Small changes equal big gains for wind project construction

Challenging times inspire wind industry to think outside the box

Industry finds new ways to innovate amid growing cost pressures

Fierce competition shows demand for 'smaller' turbines remains strong

Onshore technology reaches double-digit capacity rating

No let up in scaling as rotor size and ratings records tumble

Ingenious solutions to address materials and technology challenges share win

The blades that will take turbine sizes to the next level at sea and on land

Drive for time and cost savings inspires very different joint winners

Latest designs take into account larger turbines and supply chain issues

Eize de Vries reviews Turbines of the Year 2022

A year of record scaling, drivetrain switches and new developments

Low wind offering with offshore dimensions and big order book

Chinese giants push boundaries to cut LCoE

Offshore giants inch closer to 20MW and 250m rotor

Leap in torque density for next-generation offshore turbines

The blades behind record rotor sizes

Clever solutions to help accelerate the pace of the energy transition

Floating designs look towards industrialisation for GW-scale projects