World’s largest wind turbine starts spinning

Plus: Hypersonic spaceplane will feature a building-sized inflatable space habitat. Jan 09, 2023 [Blueprint]( [This new wind turbine]( will spin you right round, baby, right round. …Ok, not literally. But it could well power your home in the future in a fantastically carbon-friendly way. This follows news that a prototype of the world's most powerful wind turbine, Vestas V236, has started spinning in Denmark. The 15 MW wind turbine from Vestas Wind Systems stands at 919 feet (280 meters). A single turbine is capable of delivering 80GWh of energy a year, which is enough to power 20,000 European households. But before you marvel at that, cast your eyes in wonderment over [this video](. It shows Dream Chaser, a hypersonic spaceplane that will feature a building-sized inflatable space habitat. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard from the people behind the latest advancements in wireless tech, which might be set to supercharge our world. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Dream Chaser: Hypersonic spaceplane will feature a building-sized inflatable space habitat.]( [Dream Chaser: Hypersonic spaceplane will feature a building-sized inflatable space habitat.]( It’s soft play for astronauts. [Must Read]MUST READ [The world's most powerful turbine produces energy for the first time.]( [The world's most powerful turbine produces energy for the first time.]( A prototype of the [world's most powerful wind turbine, Vestas V236, has started spinning]( in Denmark. The 15 MW wind turbine was installed at the Østerild National test center for large wind turbines in Western Jutland. Manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems provides wind turbines to 88 countries. With over 160 GW capacities installed, the company says it is now leading the way toward making the next generation of wind turbines with higher power generation efficiencies. First launched as a concept in February 2021, the V236 is a 15 MW turbine. The diameter of the turbine rotor is 774 feet (236 meters) and the turbine assembly stands at an astonishing 919 feet (280 meters). For reference, this is nearly the same height as the Trump Building on Wall Street, New York. → The 379 feet (115.5 m) long turbine blades were made at Vestas’ blade factory in Nakskov, Denmark – a single turbine is capable of delivering 80GWh of energy a year. This is enough to power 20,000 European households and prevent 38,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere every year. 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