Fuqing Xinghua Bay - Phase 2

Location

The Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm is located in Xinghua Bay, Fujian Province, China.

Project Developers and Owners

The project is being developed by Fuqing Haixia Electricity Generation. It is co-owned by China Three Gorges New Energy and Fujian Energy Group, each holding a 50% stake.

Project Phases

The Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm is developed in multiple phases, with Phase 2 being the focus here:

• Phase IIA and IIB: These phases are equipped with Goldwind Science & Technology GW175/8000 turbines, each having an 8MW nameplate capacity.

Turbine Specifications

• Turbine Model: Goldwind Science & Technology GW175/8000
• Nameplate Capacity: 8MW per turbine.

Project Capacity

The entire Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm has a total capacity of 459.4MW, but the specific capacity for Phase 2 (Phases IIA and IIB) would be determined by the number of 8MW turbines installed. For example, if Phase IIA and IIB together include multiple 8MW turbines, the total capacity for these phases would be the sum of their individual capacities.

Development Status

• Construction Start: The overall project construction began in 2016.
• Commercial Operation: The initial phases were expected to enter commercial operation by November 2017. For Phase 2, the 8MW prototype turbines were planned to be installed by the end of 2019.

Infrastructure

• Foundation Type: The turbines are mounted on fixed-type foundations.
• Area: The project spans an area of approximately 33.2 square kilometers.

Contractors and Suppliers

• Turbine Supply: Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd.
• Rotor Blades: Supplied by LM Wind Power Holding AS.
• Operations and Maintenance: For some phases, GE Renewable Energy is expected to perform operations and maintenance.

Technology and Innovations

The deployment of Goldwind's 8MW turbines marks a significant advancement in offshore wind technology, reflecting China's rapid move towards using higher-capacity turbines in its offshore wind projects.