A 180,000-kilowatt solar power station built on more than 200 hectares of tidal-flat land in China has been presented as the countrys first offshore solar project in a high-wind zone. The project is managed by the Three Gorges Corporation and demonstrates a new energy production model combining offshore wind and onshore solar power.
According to sea-news.az the project is part of Chinas large-scale renewable energy program. Data from China’s Ministry of Natural Resources shows that the country has already approved over 200 offshore wind projects, with total grid-connected capacity exceeding 47 million kilowatts. China Daily reports that this accounts for nearly half of global offshore wind capacity, making China the world leader for five consecutive years.
The Fujian region is considered particularly suitable for offshore renewable energy development due to strong and stable winds, an extensive coastline, and deep-water conditions that support both wind and solar expansion.
Experts note that solar and wind energy complement each other: solar power is more productive during daytime, while wind energy is typically stronger at night, creating a more stable overall energy balance.
According to estimates, a 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine can generate around 34 kilowatt-hours per cycle, enough to meet the weekly electricity needs of a household.
Chinese officials state that offshore renewable energy projects play a strategic role in the country’s energy transition. Under current plans, offshore wind capacity is expected to reach 100 million kilowatts by 2030.
In future phases, China also plans to develop integrated offshore wind farms with underwater data centers and new energy-information infrastructure supporting technologies such as artificial intelligence and 5G.
