China has launched its first large-scale deepwater offshore wind power base, with an investment exceeding 100 billion yuan. This project has a planned installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts—nearly double the total offshore wind power capacity in China up to that point. The initiative marks a major step forward in China’s renewable energy strategy, focusing on harnessing deep-sea wind resources, which are more powerful and consistent than those found in shallow waters.
As one of the leading nuclear power companies in the country, China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on December 21 that it had signed two key agreements with Jieyang City in Guangdong Province. These agreements aim to develop a 3 million kilowatt offshore wind power project in the eastern part of Guangdong. The collaboration includes the development of deepwater wind sites, joint construction of engineering bases, and research and development centers, signaling a strong commitment to advancing offshore wind technology.
According to data from the China Wind Energy Association, by the end of 2016, China's cumulative offshore wind power capacity stood at 1.63 million kilowatts. The Jieyang project, with a capacity of 3 million kilowatts, is nearly twice as large as this figure, making it a game-changer in the sector. The initial investment for the first phase is set at 5 billion yuan, reflecting the scale and ambition of the project.
Jieyang, known as "City" in some contexts, is one of 14 coastal cities in Guangdong Province. Located in the southeast, it borders Chaozhou and Shantou to the east and Shanwei to the west. With a sea area of 9,300 square kilometers and a coastline of 136.9 kilometers, the region offers significant potential for offshore wind energy development due to its strong and stable wind conditions.
Industry insiders have noted that as onshore wind power reaches a more stable phase, competition in the offshore market is expected to intensify. Offshore wind farms are becoming a key battleground for turbine manufacturers and developers alike, driven by the higher energy yields and fewer land-use constraints.
By August 31, 2017, there were 19 offshore wind projects under construction in China, with a combined capacity of about 4.8 million kilowatts. In Jiangsu alone, eight projects were underway, totaling 2.3 million kilowatts. Most current offshore projects are located in near-shore or intertidal zones, but the government has emphasized the importance of developing deepwater sites to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
CGN New Energy, the only clean and renewable energy platform under CGN, has been actively expanding its offshore wind portfolio. In 2015, it acquired several wind and solar assets from China Guangdong Nuclear Power, bringing its total capacity to around 1.4 million kilowatts. It now ranks sixth in wind power generation among Chinese enterprises.
In 2016, CGN's European subsidiary partnered with French company Eolfi to win the Groix floating offshore wind project in Brittany—a landmark moment for Chinese involvement in advanced offshore wind technology. Additionally, the Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Power Project, completed in September 2016, became China’s first truly offshore wind farm, located 25 km from the coast with a total capacity of 152,000 kilowatts.
In September 2017, the 400,000-kilowatt Yangjiang Nanpeng Island offshore wind project was approved, marking the largest single-capacity offshore wind project in China at the time. These developments highlight CGN’s growing influence in the offshore wind sector and its strategic push into deeper, more efficient wind resource areas.
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