Hainan Lingao

Project Details

• Name: Hainan Lingao Offshore Wind Farm (华能临高600MW海风项目).
• Location: The project is situated in the South China Sea, off the coast of Lingao, Hainan Province, China. The approximate coordinates are 20.010449346113543, 109.6228624002782.
• Status: The project is currently under construction and is expected to commence full-scale construction in 2024, with commercial operation anticipated to start in 2025.

Capacity and Technology

• Nameplate Capacity: The wind farm has a total installed capacity of 600 MW.
• Turbines: The project will feature 60 wind turbines, each with a 10 MW nameplate capacity. These turbines will be supplied by China Ming Yang Wind Power Group.
• Foundation: The turbines will be mounted on fixed monopile foundations and interconnected by 66kV inter-array cables.

Developer and Operator

• Developer and Owner: The project is being developed and owned by China Huaneng Group Co Ltd, a state-owned enterprise primarily involved in power generation across various energy sources.

Environmental Impact

• Electricity Generation: The wind farm is expected to generate approximately 1,850,000 MWh of electricity per year.
• Carbon Emissions Reduction: This project will help offset about 1,562,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.

Construction and Maintenance

• Construction Area: The project will be spread over an area of approximately 80.5 km².
• Contractors: China Ming Yang Wind Power Group will not only supply the turbines but also perform operations and maintenance for the wind power project for a period of 5 years.

Significance

• The Hainan Lingao Offshore Wind Farm is part of the broader development of offshore wind power in China, leveraging the rich offshore wind resources around Hainan Island. This project will contribute significantly to China's efforts in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.

This project highlights China's commitment to expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly in offshore wind power, and demonstrates the country's progress in developing large-scale, high-capacity wind turbine technology.