Core Insights - Yancheng, Jiangsu is emerging as a leader in green low-carbon development, leveraging wind and solar energy to establish itself as a zero-carbon landmark [1][2][3] Group 1: Wind Energy Development - Yancheng has an average wind speed of 7.6 meters per second and over 3000 equivalent full-load hours annually, making it one of the most valuable offshore wind farms globally [2] - As of July 2023, Yancheng's new energy generation capacity exceeded 20.06 million kilowatts, making it the first city in the Yangtze River Delta to reach this milestone, with offshore wind capacity at 5.6537 million kilowatts, accounting for 12.8% of the total and 7% globally [2] - The city has developed a complete offshore wind power industry chain, including R&D, manufacturing, resource development, and operation services, with major companies like Goldwind Technology and Envision Energy establishing a significant presence [2] Group 2: Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks - The Dafeng Port Zero Carbon Industrial Park features a unique "one-to-many" green electricity supply model, attracting 18 international certification agencies and supporting projects like green hydrogen and green methanol [3][4] - The Binhai Port Zero Carbon Industrial Park utilizes LNG cold energy for various applications, including food processing and aquaculture, showcasing innovative energy utilization [3] - The Sheyang Port Zero Carbon Industrial Park has integrated 700,000 kilowatts of offshore wind power and 10.8 million kilowatts of solar power, achieving an annual electricity generation of 3.4 billion kilowatt-hours [4] Group 3: Technological Innovation - The Jiangsu Coastal Renewable Energy Technology Innovation Center is working on full DC power generation technology, which can significantly increase energy output from offshore wind turbines [5] - Yancheng is establishing a high-standard green low-carbon innovation park, attracting 41 high-level scientific projects, including the National Wind Power Technology Innovation Center [5][6] - Recent innovations include the world's first "carbon-neutral" wind turbine and advancements in floating wind turbine technology, positioning Yancheng as a key player in future energy solutions [6] Group 4: Future Outlook - Yancheng is developing a replicable model for zero-carbon initiatives, with a focus on traceable green electricity and tiered utilization of cold energy [6] - The city will host the 2025 Global Coastal Forum, emphasizing its commitment to ecological and green development [6]
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Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-20 04:25