Can offshore wind power be developed in China?

The development of offshore wind power in China is reviewed. The foundation technology for offshore wind in China is reviewed. Foundation technologies of an ongoing offshore wind farm project is described.

What is offshore wind power?

The development of offshore wind power is attributed to the innovation of offshore wind turbines and foundation technologies. Attempts will be made by the industry to include large turbine of 10 MW, large wind farm of capacity up to 1 GW, and sites 50–100 km far from the coast.

Are offshore wind energy resources abundant in China?

Here, we reveal that offshore wind energy resources are abundant in China, with an estimated power generation potential of about 17.5 PWh, more than doubling the current power consumption nationwide.

What are the opportunities & challenges in the development of offshore wind power?

The opportunities and challenges coexist in the development of offshore wind power . China has the largest renewable energy generation (27.4%) and consumption (24.6%) in the world . After a decade of development, China has installed the third highest capacity of offshore wind power, following the UK and Germany .

What is the future of offshore wind power-to-hydrogen?

The artificial island for offshore wind power-to-hydrogen in Denmark, which is expected to be put into operation in 2033, will connect the surrounding offshore wind farms with an output capacity of over 3 GW and achieve GW-scale electrolysis hydrogen production in the offshore wind power centre .

What is the capacity of offshore wind power in China?

The maximum capacity of domestic wind turbines has reached 10 MW. 110 kV and 220 kV offshore booster stations have been installed successfully, and the construction of offshore converter stations is also progressing. Fig. 3. Installed capacity offshore wind power in China (2011–2020) Source: China wind energy association (CWEA).