CHN Energy connects first PV units of 1 GW offshore solar project to grid

CHN Energy’s subsidiary, Guohua Energy Investment Co., Ltd., has connected the initial set of photovoltaic (PV) units from its 1 GW offshore PV project to the grid. 

Located in Kenli District, Shandong Province, China, the project spans 1,223 hectares and includes 2,934 PV platforms supported by offshore steel truss platform fixed pile foundations.

The project features a 66 kV offshore cable paired with an onshore cable for efficient, high-capacity, long-distance power transmission. Once fully operational, it is expected to generate 1.78 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, sufficient to power 2.67 million urban residents in China.

CHN Energy, a state-owned enterprise operating under central government management, is involved in coal, electric power, transportation, and chemicals. With operations in 31 Chinese provinces and over 10 countries, the group has a diverse portfolio, including coal mining, thermal and wind power, and coal-to-liquids production.