Against the backdrop of accelerated transformation of the global energy structure, wind power, as an important pillar of clean energy, is gradually expanding from the European and American markets to traditional oil-rich countries. Recently, Chinese wind power leader Goldwind Technology officially signed an agreement for the PIF5 wind power project in Saudi Arabia, with a total installed capacity of 3GW, breaking the global record for onshore wind power under construction. This cooperation is not only a manifestation of the deep cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the field of renewable energy, but also marks an unprecedented effort by oil producing countries represented by Saudi Arabia to promote energy diversification strategies.

The PIF5 wind power project that Goldwind Technology participated in this time is jointly developed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi International Power and Water Company (ACWA Power), and Saudi Aramco. It is one of the key initiatives of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) in its "2030 Vision". The project is located around Riyadh and consists of two sub projects, Shaqra 1GW and Starah 2GW, with plans to commence production in the fourth quarter of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028, respectively. After completion, it is expected that the annual power generation will reach 11.3 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent to 2.4% of Saudi Arabia's national power generation in 2024, and can reduce carbon emissions by more than 9.3 million tons per year.

In the implementation of the project, Goldwind Technology is not only responsible for providing core equipment such as GWH204-10MW wind turbines and 148 meter steel-concrete towers, but also undertakes the full lifecycle services from supply to operation and maintenance. In response to the extreme environment of high temperature and sandstorms in Saudi Arabia, the unit has specially optimized its sealing and heat resistance performance to ensure efficient and stable operation. At the same time, Goldwind Technology plans to build a hybrid tower factory in the local area, promote the localization of the supply chain, reduce costs, and promote employment, demonstrating the strategic transformation of Chinese enterprises from "equipment export" to "localized operation".

The EPC general contracting of the project is undertaken by a joint venture composed of China Energy Engineering International Group, Guangdong Thermal Power and Northwest Institute, reflecting the collaborative mode of Chinese enterprises' "going global together" in overseas projects. This arrangement not only disperses engineering risks, but also strengthens the overall competitiveness of the Chinese team in cross-border clean energy construction.

From an energy strategy perspective, Saudi Arabia, as the world's largest oil producer, is reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and optimizing its power structure through large-scale renewable energy projects such as wind power. The stability of wind power during nighttime and adverse weather conditions makes it an important support for Saudi Arabia to achieve its goal of 50% renewable energy for electricity in the 2030 Vision. Keywords: overseas engineering, wind power new energy, wind power energy grid

The landing of Goldwind Technology's PIF5 project in Saudi Arabia is not only another milestone for China's technology, equipment, and services to enter the international market, but also a symbolic cooperation model in the global energy transformation wave. With Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries accelerating their green energy plans, Chinese companies are expected to continue exploring the clean energy market in the Middle East and even globally with mature technology solutions, localization strategies, and full industry chain capabilities. While realizing commercial value, they will help countries move towards a low-carbon and sustainable future. Editor/Xu Shengpeng