China launches the first high-wind offshore solar project

China's pioneer offshore solar project in Fujian has connected its first modules to the grid, marking a milestone in high-wind marine solar energy. This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

This pioneering installation, with a planned total capacity of 180 megawatts, includes a 110-kilovolt coastal booster station and an advanced energy storage system.

Covering approximately 203 hectares of offshore space, the project is set to produce an estimated 300 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually once completed. This output is expected to offset 90,200 tonnes of standard coal consumption each year, making a substantial contribution to China’s green energy transition.

According to the source, the project also envisions future integration with marine aquaculture. In September 2023, the National Energy Administration of China announced its support for pilot offshore projects in regions with favourable solar resources and construction conditions.

China has also encouraged the integration of solar technology with other industries, highlighting the synergy between solar energy projects and marine aquaculture in its white paper on marine ecological protection, published earlier this year.

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