Shandong plans to build a 10 million-kilowatt offshore wind power development base and form an offshore wind power equipment cluster worth 100 billion yuan ($15.63 billion), said local authorities at a recent news conference.

The first batch of the Shandong Peninsula South 4 offshore wind power units has been connected to the grid and started power generation. [Photo/IC]

As one of the provinces with the longest coastline in China, Shandong is rich in coastal wind resources and enjoys significant advantages in developing the offshore wind power equipment industry.

In recent years, Shandong has strived to build itself into a maritime powerhouse by launching measures like building the 10 million-kilowatt offshore wind power base, as well as carrying out the first batch of pilot and demonstration projects for the integrated development of offshore wind power and marine ranches.

The first batch of two major offshore wind power projects in Shandong have been connected to the grid and started power generation.