Goldwind has begun construction of an offshore wind installation vessel.
The Chinese company held a ceremony to commence the construction of the 1600-tonne ship in Nantong, Jiangsu Province.
The vessel boasts the largest variable load capacity and turbine storage capacity in China and can optimize the construction of offshore wind power projects with different foundation types in the deep sea, significantly improving the lifting efficiency of turbine components while reducing the construction cost, said Goldwind.
The company claims it will help to accelerate the development of offshore wind power at affordable prices.
The main hook of the primary crane of the installation vessel will bear 165 meters of hoisting height and 1600 tonnes of hoisting weight at maximum.
The installation vessel will be available for wind turbines of over 20MW.
Goldwind vice president Li Fei said: “The 1600-tonne jack-up wind installation vessel emerged under the guidance of China’s ‘carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals’ and amidst enormous development opportunities for offshore wind power.
“The three new energy and equipment manufacturing companies bond together thanks to cultural genes and complementary capabilities and work closely together to build the offshore wind installation vessel with support and guidance from local governments at all levels.
“Starting from this project, we will definitely enable more cooperation, make sustained progress in innovation, and will work together towards a more promising future.”