Imagine a wind farm so advanced it could fuel a small city – and then double it. China’s Qingzhou IV offshore wind project is doing just that, pushing renewable energy boundaries with its record-breaking tech. 🌏💨
Where Innovation Meets the Sea
Located 69 km off Yangjiang City in Guangdong Province, this deep-water marvel isn’t your average wind farm. Kate Zhang from Mingyang Smart Energy recently showcased its V-shaped OceanX platform – the world’s first dual-rotor floating design. Think of it as the ‘Tesla of wind turbines’ – sleek, smart, and supercharged. 🔄🔋
By the Numbers
- ⚡ 1.83 billion kWh of clean energy yearly – enough to power 30,000 homes
- 🌱 Saves 570,000 tonnes of coal annually (that’s like erasing 1.2 million cars from roads!)
This project aligns with China’s push for carbon neutrality, proving green tech can be both scalable and jaw-droppingly cool. For young climate advocates and tech enthusiasts, it’s a blueprint for the future. 🚀
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UN@80: China's furthest offshore and deepest water wind farm project
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