Yuedian Yangjiang Shapa

Project Overview

• The Guangdong Yudean Yangjiang Shapa Offshore Wind Power Project is an offshore wind farm located in the shallow water area of Yangjiang, in the South China Sea, Guangdong Province, China.

Ownership and Development

• The project is developed and owned by Guangdong Yudean Yangjiang Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Yudean Group Co., Ltd..

Capacity and Generation

• The project has a total installed capacity of 302.2 MW, although some sources mention it as 300 MW.
• It generates approximately 823,000 MWh of electricity annually, which is enough to power around 40,000 households.

Environmental Impact

• The project significantly reduces carbon emissions, offsetting about 524,300 tons of CO2 emissions per year. It also saves coal consumption of 247,200 tons annually by replacing coal-fired power plants.

Technical Details

• The wind farm consists of two phases, with turbines installed on fixed foundations using monopile foundations.
• The turbines include 1 unit with a 5.5 MW nameplate capacity and 46 units with a 6.45 MW nameplate capacity.

Construction and Operation

• The project construction began in 2019 and it entered into commercial operation in December 2021.

Financing

• The total cost of the project is estimated to be RMB 6 billion. The New Development Bank (NDB) financed RMB 2 billion, while the remaining RMB 4 billion was covered by a counterpart fund.

Objectives and Alignment

• The project aligns with the priorities of the People's Government of Guangdong Province to accelerate offshore wind power development and increase power supply through clean energy. It supports China's goals to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable economic development.

Environmental and Social Impacts

• The project is classified as Category “A” under the NDB Environmental and Social Framework and China’s environmental impact assessment regulations. It involves mitigation measures to address biodiversity impacts on marine ecosystems and social impacts from onshore land acquisition and offshore marine water access restrictions.

Implementation and Management

• Guangdong Energy Group Co., Ltd. serves as the Project Implementation Agency. Contractors for the project were selected through a competitive and transparent bidding process.

This project is a significant step towards Guangdong Province's goal of transitioning to a cleaner energy structure and achieving sustainable economic development.