Guangdong Yudean Zhangjiang Wailuo
- Type: Wind Farm
- Latitude: 20.5740000
- Longitude: 113.8000000
Guangdong Yudean Zhanjiang Wailuo Offshore Wind Farm Profile
General Information
- Location: The wind farm is situated in the South China Sea, specifically in Xinliao and Wailuo, Xuwen, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
- Coordinates:
- Phase 1: 20.5539, 110.6238 (WGS 84).
- Phase 2: 20.5829, 110.6439 (WGS 84).
- Depth and Distance from Shore: Approximately 7 meters deep and 7 kilometers from the shore.
Project Phases and Capacity
- Phase 1:
- Status: Operating
- Commissioning Year: 2019
- Nameplate Capacity: 198 MW
- Type: Offshore hard mount
- Operator: Guangdong Energy Group Xuwen Windpower CO LTD.
- Turbines: 36 units of MySE5.5-155 turbines, each with 5.5MW nameplate capacity.
- Phase 2:
- Status: Operating
- Commissioning Year: 2021
- Nameplate Capacity: 200 MW
- Type: Offshore hard mount
- Operator: Guangdong Energy Group Qujie Windpower CO LTD
- Turbines: 32 turbines, each with 6.25MW nameplate capacity supplied by Shanghai Electric Wind Power Equipment.
Development and Ownership
- Developer: Guangdong Yudean Zhanjiang Wind Power Co. Ltd..
- Owner: Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd.
Construction and Operational Details
- Construction Start: Phase 1 commenced in 2018, Phase 2 in 2020.
- Commercial Operation:
- Phase 1: August 2019
- Phase 2: December 2021.
- Foundation Type: Both phases use fixed foundations with an array of monopile foundations.
Environmental Impact
- The project generates approximately 500,000 MWh of electricity annually, offsetting around 350,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Contractors and Suppliers
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC): Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute.
- Turbine Suppliers:
- Phase 1: China Ming Yang Wind Power Group
- Phase 2: Shanghai Electric Wind Power Equipment.
Financial Details
- Project Cost for Phase 2: Approximately $564.52 million.
Additional Information
- The project is part of China's efforts to expand its renewable energy capacity, particularly in offshore wind power.
- Guangdong Yudean Zhanjiang Wind Power Co. Ltd. is also involved in other renewable energy projects in the region, including the Guangdong Zhanjiang Yangqian 49.5 MW wind power project.