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The blades of offshore wind turbines are heavy and long, making them nearly impossible to transport except by specialized large vessels. However, the American unicorn company Radia is currently developing an unprecedented giant aircraft, which is expected to revolutionize the industry and significantly enhance the scale of the wind power sector.
According to Wall Street Journal, rocket scientist Mark Lundstrom founded Radia in 2016, merging aerospace engineering with energy transformation, aiming to tackle the transportation challenges of wind turbine blades. As a result, he spent over 7 years designing the WindRunner. If completed, its length and cargo capacity would hit a record.
