At the forefront of China's green energy revolution, the Yancheng Dongtai Zero Carbon Industrial Park in Jiangsu province has recently made significant stridesThis innovative hub is home to the newly completed first phase of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation's (CNOOC) “Green Energy Port,” which now stands as the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserve base in the nationIn a world eager for sustainable energy solutions, this initiative promises an impressive annual processing capacity of 6 million tons of LNG, highlighting a robust shift towards greener energy alternatives.
Furthermore, the successful grid connection of two 200-megawatt energy storage stations—one developed by the State Power Investment Corporation and the other by the Three Gorges Corporation—marks another feather in the cap of this ambitious industrial parkAlongside these developments, significant projects such as the inaugural 1-million-kilowatt unit of Guoxin Thermal Power and Zhongsheng's 400-megawatt fish-solar hybrid project are set to be commissioned this year
As visitors approach the industrial park along the coast, they will be greeted by an array of diverse green energy projects, each contributing to a narrative of environmental optimism and innovation.
Leading this green initiative is Wu Qibiao, Secretary of the Coastal County Committee, who articulates a vision of integrated energy development, focusing on the combination of various energy sources including wind, solar, natural gas, and hydrogenThe county's geographic advantages—such as its high-level port facilities, abundant wind and solar resources, and expansive spatial region—are being leveraged to construct the largest comprehensive energy supply base in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Moreover, the emphasis on technological innovation represents a paradigm shift in the production landscape of green energyWithin the core zone of the Zero Carbon Industrial Park, several modern enterprises have begun operations, including projects led by Zhongke Rongneng, Weixin Technology, and Zhongzang New Energy, illustrating a concentrated growth pattern around clean energy technologies.
Among these projects, the Zhongke Rongneng initiative has attracted substantial investment amounting to 5.139 billion yuan
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This collaboration is a brainchild of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Physics along with the Tianmuhu Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Institute and leading figures in the clean energy sectorTheir collective expertise carves out a competitive edge in the core components for clean energy, equipping industries with advanced technology and strategies in energy finance.
As noted by Li Fuchao, General Manager of Zhongke Rongneng (Yancheng) Technology Co., the facility is home to the country's first high-capacity semi-solid state battery with a capacity of 628AhThe reported high demand, as indicated by large signed orders, underscores the facility's role in harnessing the rich green energy resources and marked low-carbon advantages of the region.
Traveling beyond the Zero Carbon Industrial Park, passersby are captivated by CNOOC's “Green Energy Port,” characterized by ten striking blue and white LNG storage tanks
These storage vessels do not just represent a shift towards cleaner fuel; they also encapsulate another dimension of clean energy—cold energyMe Zhonghai, Executive General Manager of the operational company overseeing the industrial park, explains the potentials of cold energy recovery through LNG, which operates at ultra-low temperaturesThe differential between LNG and ambient temperature allows for energy recovery innovations.
The ambitious LNG Cold Energy Exchange Center construction is underway, marking China's first comprehensive utilization project for cold energyThis project aims to capitalize on previously wasted LNG cold energy by integrating technology that enables it to be processed for direct use in various applications, including low-temperature sea water for fisheries and setups like cold-energy power generation and air separation unitsUltimately, this initiative strives to establish a complete industrial chain for cold energy utilization, expected to release an astounding 3.5 billion kilowatt-hours of cold energy annually.
Meanwhile, the Shayang Port Zero Carbon Industrial Park is setting a visionary goal of becoming the first fully green power zero-carbon demonstration park in the Yangtze River Delta region
Pursuing a strategy that marries new energy industries, innovative power systems, and zero-carbon application scenarios, the park is rapidly evolving into a hub for green applications and home to industrial standards.
According to Chen Shuangxi, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the Shayang Port Economic Development Zone, the park has already established impressive onshore power capacities, reaching a near-shore installed capacity of 700,000 kilowatts and 607,300 kilowatts onshore, with an annual generated electricity yield of 3.4 billion kilowatt-hoursThe next ambitious step will be the development of a 150-megawatt fish-solar hybrid project, further enhancing the park's green credential.
Additionally, the Dafeng Port Zero Carbon Industrial Park has instituted a traceability system for green electricityThis enables companies to generate verifiable green power through models such as self-built distributed solar photovoltaic systems and long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). Wu Huilu, the park's head, highlights the competitive advantage that traceable green electricity provides, especially in accessing international markets and fortifying overseas competitiveness
The establishment of Carbon Intelligence Company reflects the park's commitment to collaborating with authoritative domestic and international entities, pushing for green electricity traceability and carbon footprint certifications.
In response to the fast-paced development of new energy and the demand for industrial green upgrades, the State Grid Yancheng Power Supply Company is leading infrastructure transformation initiatives aimed at reinforcing the reliability and resilience of the main grid while accommodating renewable energyThis March, the company rolled out its self-developed “Distributed New Energy Resource Aggregation Platform,” which facilitates real-time monitoring and physical sensing of low-voltage distributed photovoltaic operations at the 220 kV transformer levelThis innovation substantially enhances distributed photovoltaic capabilities.
Moreover, offshore new energy remains a strategic asset for achieving sustainable development in the Yancheng area
With plans to develop a staggering 6 million kilowatts of near-shore and over 20 million kilowatts of far-offshore wind energy alongside 4.5 million kilowatts of offshore photovoltaic power, the local government is actively advancing project developmentsThe State Grid Yancheng Power Supply Company is also working on the Northern Extension of the coastal renewable energy corridor, strategically planning for integrated DC projects to meet the region’s robust demand for renewable energy absorption, subsequently facilitating effective surplus electricity transmission to southern Jiangsu's load centerThe expectation is a remarkable increase of over 80 billion kilowatt-hours in annual renewable energy generation for the Yancheng region.
Salt City, recognized as one of China's initial cities targeting carbon peak adjustments, stands out as the only city in Jiangsu to undertake this pivotal initiative