Amid the accelerating global energy transition, wind energy has emerged as a crucial clean energy source with rapid development. On November 16, it was announced at the Modern Industrial Chain Collaborative Action Conference for Offshore Wind Power that China's offshore wind power capacity is anticipated to exceed 45 million kilowatts this year, retaining its leading position in the world for the
Amid the accelerating global energy transition, wind energy has emerged as a crucial clean energy source with rapid development. On November 16, it was announced at the Modern Industrial Chain Collaborative Action Conference for Offshore Wind Power that China's offshore wind power capacity is anticipated to exceed 45 million kilowatts this year, retaining its leading position in the world for the fourth consecutive year.
During the first three quarters of this year, an additional 2.47 million kilowatts of offshore wind power installations were completed, pushing the total grid-connected capacity to 39.1 million kilowatts. As of the third quarter of this year, China has topped the global cumulative offshore wind power installation rankings for three consecutive years, surpassing the combined totals of the countries ranked second to fifth.
China's production capacity in the wind turbine sector accounts for 60% of the global market. Blade production constitutes 64% of the global share, gearbox production reaches 80%, and generator output stands at 73%. In 2023, six Chinese wind turbine manufacturers ranked among the top ten globally, with a combined market share exceeding 50%.
According to the China Electricity Council, China's offshore wind power industry has experienced a swift growth in recent years. The maximum single-unit capacity has now reached up to 20 megawatts. The cumulative installed capacity has escalated from less than five million kilowatts in 2018 and is projected to exceed forty-five million by the end of this year.
With rich marine resources and significant potential for offshore wind power development, it is predicted that by 2030, the total installed capacity could hit two hundred million kilowatts, accompanied by an investment of around 2.6 trillion yuan. This will further stimulate over twenty trillion yuan in total industrial chain output value.