Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 3, Huasun Energy has highlighted the Jimo offshore photovoltaic (PV) project in Qingdao’s Jimo District near Aoshan Bay, China, as a pioneering effort in integrating solar energy with aquaculture. Described as “China’s first” pile-based offshore solar fishery project, it is advancing toward grid connection, with its initial phase set for completion in April. Developed by PowerChina New Energy Group, the project boasts a total capacity of 1.15 GW.
The initiative is structured in two stages: Phase 1 will deliver 600 MW, followed by 550 MW in Phase 2. Once fully operational, it is projected to generate 1.92 billion kWh of electricity each year, reducing carbon emissions by 1.7 million tons and yielding approximately $100 million in annual revenue, according to Huasun Energy. The site will also feature an aquaculture system promoting multi-trophic ecological farming to support fisheries and optimise marine resources.
Progress is well underway, with the onshore booster station nearing completion and the first set of Huasun Energy’s V-Ocean heterojunction (HJT) solar modules entering the final installation stage. The company estimates the project will supply 1.07 billion kWh of clean energy annually, saving 327,000 tons of standard coal and cutting 871,000 tons of CO2 emissions. These HJT modules, certified by TÜV SÜD, are tailored for tough offshore conditions, resisting humidity, salt spray, and mechanical stress. Testing, including 14,400 vibration cycles and extreme load evaluations, shows a degradation rate below 0.5%.
Huasun Energy stated: “Beyond advancing offshore PV technology, the Jimo offshore PV project sets a scalable benchmark for future offshore renewable energy developments. By overcoming the challenges of offshore deployment, it demonstrates the viability of floating solar systems, enhances energy security, and promotes sustainable marine economies.” This reflects the project’s broader significance in renewable energy innovation.
Separately, in January 2024, PowerChina’s Malaysian subsidiary, China Hydropower (Malaysia), partnered with Semarak Renewable Energy (RE) to develop Malaysia’s first large-scale green hydrogen production project powered by floating PV systems. This collaboration underscores PowerChina’s growing role in advancing clean energy solutions regionally.
The Jimo project exemplifies a blend of sustainable energy and marine resource use, leveraging Huasun Energy’s technology and PowerChina’s development expertise. As it nears its Phase 1 milestone, it positions China as a leader in offshore solar applications, supporting both environmental goals and economic benefits.
