Aquaculture project combining floating wind and solar completed in China
Power Engineering International
Posted on: 3 November 2023
Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group said the project that combines deep-sea floating wind energy| solar power and aquaculture is complete.
Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group has announced that a maritime project that combines deep-sea floating wind energy and aquaculture has been completed in China.
The unique project was developed by Longyuan Power Group, with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group providing the power generation equipment and turbine towers.
Built within the National Marine Ranching Demonstration Zone on Nanri Island, located in Putian, Fujian Provence of China, the project features three-column semi-submersible floating platforms, each one supporting a 4MW offshore wind, and lightweight, flexible solar modules that are installed in the area with a water depth of around 35 meters.
A hexagonal space within the platform's central area can be used for fish farming.
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Once operational, the mixed energy project has the capacity to generate 96,000kWh of electricity daily at full capacity, equivalent to the daily energy consumption of 42,500 individuals.
The convergence of wind power, photovoltaics, and aquaculture presents a new horizon for the industry to develop sustainable and green renewable solutions designed to reduce carbon emissions while boosting economic growth.
To ensure safety throughout the project lifecycle Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group conducted multi-round consistency analyses. Other measures, including simulation comparisons across various platforms and the development of control algorithms, have also strengthened the safety and reliability of the project.
The entire project has also undergone an extensive range of rigorous testing across nearly 200 operational conditions, including a 1:40 scale model used for examining the fishing pond.
The Company also developed a custom-built intelligent terminal system for floating wind turbines, enhancing reliability to ensure the safe and consistent operation of the turbines while maximizing wind utilization.
