Jan 8, 2025
China's project for integrated solar power, hydrogen, and energy storage has been connected to the grid.
China's largest integrated offshore photovoltaic (PV) demonstration project, which combines solar energy, hydrogen production and refueling, as well as energy storage, has officially been connected to the grid for generating power.
Hengtong Group announced today, on January 7, 2025, that this milestone signifies the launch of "China's first" PV project designed for the ecological restoration of tidal flats. This project integrates PV technology with smart control systems to improve energy conversion and storage.
The facility is expected to produce around 460 million kWh of electricity annually by incorporating hydrogen production and utilization. This energy output is anticipated to replace approximately 151,000 tons of standard coal, leading to a reduction of over 309,000 tons of CO2 emissions, more than 5,600 tons of SO2, and about 11,250 tons of NO2 each year, as highlighted by the company.
"In recent years, Hengtong has actively developed a clean energy industrial cluster that includes wind and solar power, energy storage, charging, and intelligent green electricity-based hydrogen energy, making significant contributions to the green transition," stated Hengtong Group in a social media post.
In August 2024, the booster station for what is described as China’s first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore PV project, the CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400 MW floating solar project, was energized for the first time, signaling the project's readiness for operation.
Research from Rystad Energy indicates that a scarcity of suitable onshore solar locations has increased the demand for offshore options. Floating solar is expected to be crucial in boosting solar capacity throughout Southeast Asia.
Hengtong Group announced today, on January 7, 2025, that this milestone signifies the launch of "China's first" PV project designed for the ecological restoration of tidal flats. This project integrates PV technology with smart control systems to improve energy conversion and storage.
The facility is expected to produce around 460 million kWh of electricity annually by incorporating hydrogen production and utilization. This energy output is anticipated to replace approximately 151,000 tons of standard coal, leading to a reduction of over 309,000 tons of CO2 emissions, more than 5,600 tons of SO2, and about 11,250 tons of NO2 each year, as highlighted by the company.
"In recent years, Hengtong has actively developed a clean energy industrial cluster that includes wind and solar power, energy storage, charging, and intelligent green electricity-based hydrogen energy, making significant contributions to the green transition," stated Hengtong Group in a social media post.
In August 2024, the booster station for what is described as China’s first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore PV project, the CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400 MW floating solar project, was energized for the first time, signaling the project's readiness for operation.
Research from Rystad Energy indicates that a scarcity of suitable onshore solar locations has increased the demand for offshore options. Floating solar is expected to be crucial in boosting solar capacity throughout Southeast Asia.