On April 23, the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission officially released the first public announcement of the environmental impact assessment of the Hainan Offshore Wind Farm Project Plan (Revised). This announcement marks a solid step forward for Hainan Province in promoting the use of renewable energy, especially the development of offshore wind power.

The plan revision work, led by the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, aims to further optimize the layout of offshore wind farms, improve energy efficiency, and promote the sustainable development of the regional economy. According to the preliminary research results, the number of offshore wind power sites in Hainan Province will be increased from the original 11 to 18, with site numbers from CZ1 to CZ18. The sites are spread over a vast area of sea with a planned total area of about 3,543 square kilometers and a total installed capacity of 24.9 million kilowatts is expected.

It is worth mentioning that these planned offshore wind sites have superior natural conditions. The average water depth of the site is between 8 meters and 100 meters, and the offshore distance is between 10 kilometers and 106 kilometers, providing a good environment for the installation and operation of wind power equipment. In addition, these sites also involve six cities and counties in Lingao, Danzhou, Changjiang, Dongfang, Ledong and Wanning, which are of great significance for promoting local economic development, improving energy structure and improving environmental quality.

The publicity of the environmental impact assessment not only provides the public with an opportunity to understand the planning content and participate in decision-making, but also reflects the great importance Hainan attaches to environmental protection when promoting offshore wind power projects. In the future, with the gradual implementation of the plan, Hainan Province is expected to make more remarkable achievements in the field of clean energy and make positive contributions to the construction of a green and low-carbon energy system. Editor/Xu Shengpeng