Hey there, energy enthusiasts! 🌬️🌊 Guess who's making waves in the offshore wind power scene? It's China, and they're absolutely crushing it! 💪
By the third quarter of 2024, China has built and connected a whopping 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid, becoming the first country ever to hit this massive milestone. 🏆 This was announced at a major conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation held on Saturday in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
China's got the wind in its sails—literally! 🌬️🚢 They've developed a comprehensive technological and industrial chain for offshore wind power. We're talking design, manufacturing, construction, operations, and maintenance—all the bases are covered. 🎯
At the conference, experts and industry leaders gathered to chat about strategic innovation, key technologies, and how to boost international cooperation in modern offshore wind power. 🌐🤝 It's all about pushing the boundaries and riding the winds of change! 🌪️
Did you know that China's installed offshore wind power capacity skyrocketed from under 5 million kilowatts in 2018 to 37.7 million kilowatts in 2023? 📈 That's a jaw-dropping leap, making up 50% of the global total! 😲 Talk about taking the lead!
Plus, over 90% of the offshore wind turbines are now localized in China, showcasing their strength in homegrown tech and manufacturing. 🏭✨
Looking ahead, the industry is set to amp up innovation in industrial integration, ramp up core technology research, and deepen coordinated development to form internationally competitive industrial clusters. 🛠️🌏 As Shu Yinbiao, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, puts it, the future is all about synergy and global impact! 🚀
With such momentum, China's offshore wind power is not just a breeze; it's a full-on gale force propelling the nation—and the world—towards a greener future. 🌱💨
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China ranks first globally in offshore wind power linked to its grid
cgtn.com
