Date: July 4, 2025
Sinopec has officially launched China’s first commercial offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) project, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector. The 7.5 MW facility, developed with support from Shandong province and the municipality of Qingdao, is fully submerged in seawater and spans 60,000 square meters.
The project is expected to generate 16.7 million kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by 14,000 tons. This innovative installation integrates an earlier pile-based floating PV plant and features several key advancements:
- Salt-Resistant Materials: Designed to reduce corrosion and marine fouling, enhancing the longevity and reliability of the system.
- Advanced Mooring System: Engineered to withstand level 13 wind speeds and 3.5-meter tidal swings, ensuring stability in challenging marine conditions.
- Low-Profile Design: Allows panels to rise and fall with tidal movements, maintaining minimal clearance from the water to maximize the cooling effect and boost generation efficiency by 5% to 8%.
This pioneering project underscores Sinopec’s commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies and sets a new benchmark for floating solar installations in challenging marine environments.
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