At the wind energy trade fair
WindEnergy Hamburg
HAMBURG, GERMANY, September 23, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- WindEnergy Hamburg 2026 will take place as planned from September 22-25 (local time). In light of the accelerating global energy transition, the focus in the wind power industry is shifting: away from solely concentrating on the efficiency of
individual turbines, towards a systemic approach that prioritizes the safe operation of wind farms and the synergies between wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen technologies. Leveraging its strengths in high-end equipment, power electronics, intelligent control, and system integration, CRRC has introduced a comprehensive solution for the entire wind farm lifecycle. This marks the transition from supplying individual turbines to delivering smart energy systems.Even in the early stages of wind power project development, CRRC comprehensively analyzes factors such as wind potential, topography and geology, marine operating conditions, grid integration, and transport and lifting operations. By tailoring solutions to a wide variety of applications – from large-scale projects in desert and Gobi regions, low-wind mountain areas, and onshore sites at extreme altitudes to fixed offshore installations and floating systems for the deep sea – the company has built up a broad product portfolio. This includes, among others, the "Lingfeng" series, turbines for extreme altitudes, "Sea Level No. 1," and the floating 20 MW turbine "Qihang." Through the selection of wind turbines, the coordination of tower and foundation, the optimization of the electrical system, and the economic feasibility study, a precise alignment between the turbine concepts and the specific project conditions on site is achieved.
In light of the stability challenges in weak grids resulting from the integration of a high proportion of renewable energy sources, CRRC is deepening its commitment to grid-forming wind power technology. Grid-forming wind turbines are capable of actively building and stabilizing voltage and frequency. They possess grid-adaptive capabilities such as inertial support, primary frequency control, dynamic reactive power control, fault ride-through (FRT), and black start capability. The company has established a comprehensive R&D system encompassing simulation modeling, control strategy development, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, prototype testing, and international certification. This contributes to the transformation of wind power from a grid follower to a stabilizing grid anchor.
Based on artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies, CRRC has developed a closed-loop system for the intelligent operation of wind farms. Using multimodal sensors, cloud-edge-end collaboration platforms, and intelligent algorithms, the system enables precise control of the pitch and torque settings of individual turbines. Simultaneously, the overall power output of wind farm clusters, turbine load, blade-to-tower clearance warnings, and wake effects are coordinated and controlled. The system integrates intelligent control, condition monitoring, early warning of faults, power forecasting, and predictive maintenance, taking into account yield optimization, turbine lifespan, and grid-friendly operation.
To meet the diverse requirements of onshore and offshore wind farm construction, CRRC has developed customized products such as steel towers, segmented steel towers, steel-concrete hybrid towers, and ultra-high, prestressed lattice towers. For developing deep-sea and far-sea areas, an integrated floating concept has been introduced, combining a multi-megawatt wind turbine with a semi-submersible three-column foundation. This concept successfully incorporates coupled simulation of wind, waves, and currents, a lightweight design, standardized manufacturing, and integrated installation planning. The floating platform has already received preliminary approval (AIP) from the China Classification Society (CCS).
CRRC has developed an integrated digital management and control platform. This platform links the data chains of project construction, grid connection and commissioning, online monitoring, and maintenance services. Combined with underwater cable-laying robots, intelligent inspection technologies, and remote diagnostic systems for malfunctions, this significantly increases the operational efficiency of onshore and offshore wind farms. For existing installations, services such as performance evaluation, lifetime prediction, modernization for extended service life, upgrades of core components, as well as decommissioning and disposal are offered to maximize the value of the wind turbines.
CRRC is further expanding the boundaries of multi-energy synergy by integrating wind turbines, photovoltaic inverters, large-scale storage systems, and green hydrogen production facilities into a unified energy architecture. This enables global operational optimization based on an intelligent energy management platform. The company offers integrated system solutions for large-scale renewable energy sites, carbon-free industrial parks, industrial microgrids, and direct green electricity supply scenarios, thereby driving the transition from isolated renewable energy development to multi-energy fusion.
From a single high-performance wind turbine to a smart wind farm and an integrated, intelligent energy system with synergistic operation of wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen technologies, CRRC has built a value creation system for the entire lifecycle. This includes planning and design, equipment development, project delivery, intelligent operation and maintenance, lifetime extension and decommissioning, as well as multi-energy balancing.
In the future, CRRC will continue to deepen its research and development of cutting-edge technologies in the wind power sector, continuously provide sophisticated, efficient and sustainable solutions for intelligent energy systems, and work with global partners to advance the green and low-carbon energy transition.
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