A wind power facility off the coast of Fujian province, known as “Guoneng Sharing,” is pioneering an innovative approach by utilizing spare space at its base for fish farming. This facility, the world’s first of its kind, seeks to enhance green development in the ocean.
Situated in Putian, “Guoneng Sharing” is designed as an integrated system that combines deep-sea floating wind power with aquaculture. The facility comprises a floating platform, a 4-megawatt wind turbine, and a sophisticated mooring and anchoring system.
The floating platform features a semisubmersible structure with three columns forming an equilateral triangle, standing at a height of 28 meters with a draft of 14 meters. Within this structure lies a net cage designed for aquaculture, utilizing a volume of water totaling 10,000 cubic meters—a capacity sufficient to nurture medium-sized fish fry for over a year.
To ensure safe and stable operations at sea, the platform is secured with nine anchor chains, each approximately 431 meters long. Each column is connected to three mooring cables, contributing to the overall stability of the structure.
Feng Xiaoxing, Deputy Chief Engineer of Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering Co, the developer of the facility, highlighted the choice of Putian due to its abundant wind resources. The current phase involves fine-tuning and testing the equipment, with expectations that it will commence power generation by the end of this year.
The “Guoneng Sharing” initiative marks a significant stride toward sustainable energy and aquaculture practices, showcasing the potential for innovative, integrated solutions to promote green development in ocean environments.
Source: China Daily