Guangdong Huizhou II

Location

The project is located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, within the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.

Capacity and Turbines

The wind farm has a total installed capacity of 750 MW. It features a mix of wind turbine capacities:

• 10 sets of 8.5 MW wind turbines
• 9 units of 14 MW wind turbines
• 45 sets of 12 MW wind turbines.

Infrastructure and Installation

The project involves the installation of a 170-kilometre 220 kV three-core subsea cable, which will be supplied and installed by ZTT Submarine Cable & System. The cable will be laid in water depths ranging from 31 to 40 metres.

Developer and Ownership

The project is being developed and owned by China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group (CGN) through its subsidiary, CGN New Energy Holdings Co Ltd.

Environmental Impact

Once completed, the project is expected to generate 3 billion kWh of clean electricity annually. This will help in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 2.35 million tonnes and saving 1 million tonnes of standard coal each year.

Construction and Timeline

The construction of the project started in 2021, and it is expected to enter into commercial operation. This marks the first large-scale offshore wind project in the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.

Technological and Economic Significance

The project is part of China's broader efforts to develop renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It aligns with China's national and provincial energy plans, which emphasize the development of renewable energy sources and the reduction of carbon emissions.

Additional Context

The Huizhou area is also home to other significant energy projects, including a combined heat and power (CHP) plant powered by GE Vernova's hydrogen-ready gas turbines, which highlights the region's commitment to diverse and sustainable energy solutions.