Prospering by the sea and moving towards "green": my country's floating wind power opens a new era in the deep blue

Author: Duan Yuechu Cheng Wing Chun Huang Yanhong

On the vast blue ocean, a storm of energy transformation is quietly rising. On the morning of October 10, 2024, Sheyang, Jiangsu Province witnessed a milestone moment - the world's largest floating wind turbine independently developed by my country was successfully launched. This feat, like a bright star, illuminates the new journey of my country's energy development, marking that my country has taken solid and powerful steps on the road of prospering by the sea and moving towards "green".

This floating wind turbine with a power rating of up to 20 megawatts is undoubtedly the leader in the world's wind power field. Its rotor diameter is an astonishing 260 meters, and the wind sweeping area is as high as 53,100 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of seven standard football fields. Such a huge scale not only makes people marvel, but also deeply feel my country's outstanding strength in scientific and technological innovation. The annual output of clean electricity from a single unit can reach 62 million degrees. What does this number mean? It can meet the annual electricity needs of about 37,000 households, which is equivalent to saving 25,000 tons of coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 62,000 tons. This is not just a simple set of numbers, but also my country's firm commitment and practical actions to green development.

The design of the semi-submersible floating platform plus mooring system technology is a highlight of this wind turbine. It has successfully expanded the territory of wind power generation to the wider deep blue sea. Traditional offshore wind turbines are fixed in the relatively fixed ground, but floating wind turbines are different. The wind turbines below will add an extra degree of freedom, and the platform of the wind turbine will also swing with the waves. Wang Dian, deputy general manager of CRRC Qihang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., pointed out: "At present, floating wind power represents an important technical direction for the future development of wind power." Indeed, with the gradual shortage of land resources and the continuous growth of demand for clean energy, entering the ocean has become an inevitable choice. The emergence of floating wind power technology has opened a door for us to the treasure house of deep blue energy.

This wind turbine is also embedded with a variety of intelligent control and intelligent sensing technologies, which can achieve real-time monitoring and more stable operation. In today's digital and intelligent era, the power of science and technology is everywhere. These advanced technologies not only improve the operating efficiency and reliability of wind turbines, but also provide a strong guarantee for the sustainable development of my country's wind power industry.

According to the person in charge of the project development, the unit will be installed and tested in Dongying, Shandong in the near future, and will then be installed in the deep sea and connected to the grid for power generation. This news undoubtedly makes people full of expectations. It is conceivable that in the near future, this floating wind turbine with the largest power in the world will dance with its huge wind wheel in the deep sea, continuously supplying us with clean electricity. It will become a new benchmark for my country's marine energy development and lead my country's wind power industry to a more brilliant future.

So far, CRRC has developed more than 80 wind turbine models, covering different power levels such as 1.5-12 MW on land and 8-20 MW at sea, and has installed more than 13,000 units in more than 260 wind farms around the world. Behind this series of achievements is CRRC's unremitting pursuit of technological innovation and its persistence in green development. From land to sea, from low power to high power, CRRC has continuously broken through itself, bravely climbed the peak of science and technology, and made great contributions to the development of my country's wind power industry.

Developing towards the sea is an inevitable choice for my country to achieve sustainable development. The ocean is rich in resources and huge potential. my country has a long coastline and vast sea areas, and has unique advantages in developing marine economy and developing marine energy. The breakthrough of floating wind power technology provides us with a new way to make full use of marine resources. It can not only provide a large amount of clean electricity for my country, but also drive the development of related industries, promote economic growth and employment. At the same time, developing towards the sea will also help enhance my country's competitiveness in the global energy field and provide a strong guarantee for my country's energy security.

Going green is my country's positive response to global climate change. As global warming intensifies, reducing carbon emissions and developing clean energy have become a global consensus. As the world's largest developing country, my country has always attached great importance to environmental protection and sustainable development. The development of clean energy such as floating wind power is an important measure for my country to practice the concept of green development and achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. By continuously increasing investment in clean energy and research and development efforts, my country is making positive contributions to the global response to climate change.

In this era full of challenges and opportunities, the launch of the world's largest floating wind turbine independently developed by my country has brought us new hope and motivation. It has allowed us to see the unlimited potential of scientific and technological innovation, and has also strengthened our confidence and determination to prosper from the sea and move towards "green". I believe that in the near future, my country's wind power industry will bloom more brilliantly in the deep blue ocean, injecting new vitality into my country's economic development and environmental protection.

Let us all look forward to this world's largest floating wind turbine playing a magnificent movement of green energy in the deep sea, leading our country to a better future. Let us work together to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, to build a beautiful China, and to promote global sustainable development!