Alternergy Holdings Corp. announced Tuesday the installation of its first 8-megawatt (MW) wind turbine generator, the largest commercial wind turbine in operation outside China.
The unit is the first of eight turbines planned for the 64-MW Alabat Wind Power Project in Quezon province. Supplied by Envision Energy, the turbine features a 182-meter rotor diameter, a 105-meter hub height, and 90-meter blades.
The project uses a typhoon-resistant design and segmented tower installation, representing an industry first. Completion of the initial turbine followed logistical hurdles including offshore transport and inland installation.
Alternergy Wind Holdings Corp. president Knud Hedeager said the first generator is a significant milestone despite numerous challenges ranging from direct shipment using specialized barges to constructing a special jetty on the island.
“There were numerous challenges, from direct shipment using a specialized barge and constructing a special jetty on the island to handling oversized equipment and securing hundreds of permits,” Hedeager said.
