Dafeng project expands scope of wind energy

China's furthest offshore wind power project from the coast, the Three Gorges Jiangsu Dafeng project, connected its first units to the grid recently, marking a step toward developing wind power in deeper and more distant waters, said industry experts and company executives.

The furthest point of the project, located off the coast of Dafeng district in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, is 85.5 kilometers from shore. It has a total installed capacity of 800 megawatts and features 98 wind turbines.

The successful grid connection has validated the feasibility of developing wind power in deep and distant waters and expands the scope of wind energy utilization, said Liu Yu, head of the project.