Impressive Marine Solar Power Plant in China (2 photos + 2 videos)
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China has launched the world's largest offshore solar power plant, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt. Here's what it looks like. 
China continues to cement its position as a leader in renewable energy with the launch of the world's largest offshore solar power plant, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW). The project, located off the coast of Dongying, Shandong Province, is designed to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The solar farm covers over 1,223 hectares and includes 2,934 photovoltaic platforms constructed using advanced steel pile technology. Each of these platforms measures 60 by 35 meters, making them not only robust but also efficient for offshore use.
The project is also the first in the world to use 66 kV offshore and onshore transmission lines. This approach not only increases transmission capacity but also reduces the cost of energy production.
Once fully operational, the solar plant will generate 1.78 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This is enough to power about 2.67 million Chinese households.
The transition to clean energy allows the country to save 503,800 tons of standard fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.34 million tons per year. Thus, the project contributes to China's national goals in the field of decarbonization of the economy.
The project uses a unique combined development model that combines fish farming and solar energy. This allows for the efficient use of marine space and maintains ecological balance.
China is actively developing marine renewable energy. In 2024, the country also launched the world's largest offshore wind turbine, and by 2027 it plans to increase the installed capacity of marine solar power plants to 60 GW.
The launch of this project is not only a major achievement for China, but also an important step in the global transition to sustainable energy. The 1 GW offshore solar power plant is an example of how advanced technology and sustainability can be combined to build an energy-independent future.
