The Cangnan 4 offshore winder power project in Wenzhou, a coastal city in East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/66wz.com]
The Cangnan 4 offshore winder power project, which was developed by energy giant China Huaneng Group and is the first of its kind in Wenzhou, was recently put into full operation, local media outlets reported.
The project, located at the southeast sea of Zhejiang province and the north jaw of the Taiwan Strait, has attracted investments totaling 8.72 billion yuan ($1.25 billion) and contains 77 sets of draught fans.
It is expected to generate 1.55 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year, almost one third of annual electricity consumption in Cangnan, a mountainous county in Wenzhou, and reduce consumption of standard coal by 450,000 metric tons per year.
The project will help alleviate the power supply shortage in southern Zhejiang and boost the green and low-carbon transformation of Zhejiang's energy structure.
Cangnan is a key offshore wind power base in Zhejiang province, boasting strong wind power and few disturbances. There are currently two offshore wind power projects under construction in the county. It is also ramping up efforts to have two more such projects approved and put into construction within the year. In addition, Cangnan is calling for cable and gear case manufacturers to set up operations in the county to complete its industrial chain for draught fan R&D and manufacturing and striving to have its industrial value reach 100 billion yuan as soon as possible.
The Cangnan 4 offshore winder power project in Wenzhou, a coastal city in East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/66wz.com]
