Binhai North H1

Location

The Binhai North H1# 100MW Offshore Wind Farm is located in the Yellow Sea, specifically in the Jiangsu province of China.

Developers and Owners

The project was developed by Datang Guoxin Binhai Offshore Wind Power, a joint venture between China Datang Corporation Renewable Power and Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group. These entities hold ownership stakes of 60% and 40%, respectively.

Capacity and Turbines

The Binhai North H1# 100MW Offshore Wind Farm has a total installed capacity of 100 MW. This phase of the project is equipped with wind turbines, although the specific number and type of turbines for this phase are not detailed in the sources provided. However, it is part of a larger Binhai Offshore Wind Project, which includes multiple phases with different turbine models. For example, Phase I of the broader Binhai Offshore Wind Project uses 46 Goldwind Science & Technology turbines, each with a 3.3 MW nameplate capacity.

Foundations and Infrastructure

The wind turbines in the Binhai Offshore Wind Project, including the H1 phase, are installed on fixed foundations, specifically using monopile foundations.

Awards and Recognition

The CPI Binhai North H1# 100MW Offshore Wind Farm Project was awarded the "China Electric Power High Quality Project in 2017" as well as the "Gold Prize in China National High Quality Project in 2016 and 2017". This was the first Gold Prize in the Chinese wind power industry (both onshore and offshore) at the time.

Construction and Commissioning

While the specific commissioning date for the H1 phase alone is not mentioned, the broader Binhai Offshore Wind Project was commissioned in December 2019.

Contractors Involved

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries was involved in rendering engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the wind power project.

Environmental Impact

The project contributes to reducing carbon emissions. Although the specific emissions reduction for the H1 phase is not detailed, the broader Binhai Offshore Wind Project generates 790,000 MWh of electricity annually, offsetting 660,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Overall Context

This project is part of China's significant expansion in offshore wind energy, with Jiangsu province emerging as a major hub for such projects. The project aligns with China's broader strategy to increase renewable energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions.