Recently, Beijing Tianshan High Tech Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Goldwind, successfully completed the first section of hybrid tower casting and passed inspection for a wind power project cluster in Thailand. This marks the first application of Goldwind’s hybrid tower products in Southeast Asia, helping the wind power industry in Thailand and the broader region expand its frontiers.

Customized Tower Height, Ensuring Power Generation Efficiency

The project features Goldwind GWH182 wind turbines. To address significant differences in wind parameters and load conditions across various wind farms, Goldwind tailored corresponding hybrid tower structural solutions. This approach maximizes power generation efficiency at each site while ensuring structural safety. Estimates show that compared to the local practice of using 110-meter steel towers, the wind resource capture rate of the units can increase by 8%, and power generation by 10%, significantly boosting operational returns.

Process Innovation, Overcoming Tropical Challenges

Thailand's climate, characterized by high temperatures, high humidity, and long rainy seasons, places high demands on the durability of hybrid tower structures. During the design phase, the project team followed European standards (EN codes) while selecting construction materials based on American standards (ASTM) to suit local material supply conditions. This systematically resolved material compatibility and testing challenges between different standard systems. Regarding construction techniques, the project adopted a horizontal and vertical double-seam wet-seam technology to enhance the sealing and overall durability of segment connections, building a solid technical foundation for the long-term stable operation of hybrid towers in tropical environments.

The project consists of multiple wind farms with scattered delivery points and significant transport pressure. After multiple rounds of technical demonstration, the project team adopted a four-segment precast design to precisely match the transport conditions of different road sections, effectively clearing logistical bottlenecks. In terms of localized collaboration, the team explored construction plans adapted to local engineering codes with Thai partners, while simultaneously promoting the training of local technical talent and coordinated supply chain development to support the capacity building of Thailand's renewable energy industry.

Authoritative Certification, Ensuring High Reliability

Goldwind’s global business in the hybrid tower sector is built on solid technical accumulation. In 2024, its Tianshan Fuyang hybrid tower precast plant passed the European standard factory manufacturing assessment by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), becoming the first hybrid tower precast plant in China to receive this certification. To date, Goldwind has obtained over 30 hybrid tower product certifications from international agencies such as DNV and UL, covering multiple mainstream turbine platforms. Global deliveries of Goldwind hybrid towers have exceeded 17GW, verifying their high reliability as witnessed by numerous clients.

The successful completion of the first section casting for this Thai wind power project lays a firm foundation for subsequent batch deliveries. Goldwind will continue to work with supply chain partners to implement project construction, creating a replicable model for hybrid tower applications in Southeast Asia and globally.