Changle Area Waihai C
- Type: Wind Farm
- Latitude: 25.8370000
- Longitude: 120.0340000
Location
The Changle Area C Offshore Wind Farm is located in the Haitan Strait, Fujian, China, in the east water area of Changle.
Capacity and Turbines
- The wind farm has a total installed capacity of 496 MW.
- It will feature 62 wind turbines.
Foundation Type
- The turbines are installed on suction pile jackets. Specifically, the project includes 3-leg suction pile jacket foundations.
Water Depth and Distance from Shore
- The wind farm is situated approximately 22 km from the onshore area.
- The water depth in the area ranges from 31 meters to 45 meters.
Turbine Specifications
- While the specific turbine models for Changle Area C are not detailed in all sources, it is known that the project involves a mix of turbine capacities. For context, the nearby Changle Area A uses a variety of turbines including Goldwind and Dongfang Electric models.
- However, given the involvement of multiple turbine types in the broader Changle Waihai project, it is reasonable to assume that Changle Area C could include turbines such as those from Dongfang Electric, potentially with capacities similar to those in Changle Area A (e.g., 6.7 MW, 8 MW, 10 MW).
Installation and Contractors
- SPT Offshore was responsible for the suction pile jacket concept design, detail design, installation analysis, and installation services for the project.
- They collaborated with their Chinese partner, Yongfu Power Engineering, for both the suction pile jacket design and installation services.
Ownership and Development
- The project is developed by Fujian Energy Group, and other stakeholders may include companies like China Three Gorges and Fujian Funeng, although specific ownership details for Changle Area C are not explicitly stated in the available sources.
Environmental Impact
- Offshore wind farms like Changle Area C contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions. For example, the nearby Changle Area A Offshore Wind Farm offsets approximately 850,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Operational Status
- The construction of the Changle Area C Offshore Wind Farm would have followed a similar timeline to Changle Area A, which started construction in 2020 and entered commercial operation in 2022. However, the exact operational status of Changle Area C is not specified in the sources provided.