China brings first gigawatt-scale fixed offshore solar project online
A state-owned developer in China has fully commissioned the HG14 offshore solar project in Shandong, marking the country’s first gigawatt-scale fixed-structure offshore photovoltaic installation. The project is designed for harsh marine environments and includes large-scale battery storage to support stable output. China Energy Investment Corp. (CHN Energy), through its subsidiary Guohua Investment, completed the grid connection of the 1 GW HG14 project in late December 2025. The facility is situated approximately 8 km off the…