BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- The transmission chain platform of China's first national-level offshore wind power research and testing base was officially put into operation in southeast China's Fujian Province.
Serving as the core of the offshore wind power research and testing base, the transmission chain platform was jointly developed by leading domestic research institutions, including the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), State Grid Fujian Electric Power Company, Shandong University, etc.
The platform is the first domestic ground testing platform for wind turbines with independent intellectual property rights, internationally advanced technical standards, and comprehensive testing capabilities. It is capable of conducting full-condition simulation tests for 25 MW wind turbines.
It is learned that the offshore wind research and testing base is the only authorized testing center in China for both type certification and grid connection certification. The base is a major project under the 14th Five-Year Plan, funded by State Grid Corporation of China and China Huadian Corporation Ltd. The construction of the project began on December 1, 2023.
Once fully operational, the base will drive technological development and innovation in Fujian, enhancing the province's position as a key hub for offshore wind power research and development.
As China continues to advance its energy transition, offshore wind power has become a key sector for low-carbon development.
In the first three quarters of this year, China added 2.47 million kilowatts of new offshore wind capacity, bringing the total to 39.1 million kilowatts. China has held the top spot in global offshore wind power installed capacity for three consecutive years. (Edited by Yang Yifan with Xinhua Silk Road, yangyifan@xinhua.org)
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