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China’s first large-scale offshore PV project has been commissioned, led by China-based solar researcher and manufacturer Grand Sunergy.
The 400MW Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, situated in Laizhou Bay, uses panels from Gran Sunergy’s Seapower Series – which are designed to withstand extreme coastal environments that threaten to prematurely wear panel systems.
To tackle issues such as salt spray, humidity and moisture, and strong UV radiation, and extreme ice and temperatures, the Seapower panels utilise UV-resistant encapsulation, water-resistant butyl rubber edge sealing, double glazing, and more.
According to the company, these panels were developed in an application scenario to ensure that they were tailored for the harsh marine environment.
Grand Sunergy considers the successful installation of China’s first large-scale offshore PV farm as having “strong demonstrative significance and driving effect in the industry”. In a statement, the company concludes that the project marks an “important step” for China’s offshore PV industry.
China has 14,500km (9,010 mi) of coastline, including low-lying and extended mountain ranges, which offers a large avenue for offshore solar investment. |