Dongying in East China's Shandong province has positioned itself as a rising hub for offshore wind power equipment in China.
At the city's Offshore Wind Equipment Industrial Park, a 108-meter, 8MW turbine blade was recently completed — the largest of its kind in the region. The blade can sweep an area equal to 5.3 football fields and generate over 11 kWh with each rotation. From production to delivery, the entire process takes just eight days.
This efficiency stems from Dongying's fully integrated industrial chain, which covers everything from main shafts and towers to complete turbine systems. Its strategic location near deep-water port facilities significantly reduces logistics costs and increases delivery speed.
Since being designated in 2021 as one of Shandong's three major offshore wind equipment manufacturing bases, Dongying has transformed from undeveloped land into a thriving industrial zone. Through targeted investment attraction, the city has attracted top-tier companies across the entire supply chain, building a closed-loop ecosystem.
To address the transportation needs of large-scale equipment, Dongying has built a dedicated offshore wind terminal with two 10,000-ton berths, enabling rapid, low-cost transfer of components from factory to ship.
The city has also established advanced testing platforms, including China's largest offshore wind certification base, a powertrain testing center, and a large-scale blade testing facility. These allow enterprises to complete R&D and certification within the park.
To date, 37 projects totaling 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) in investment have landed in the park, with 20 already operational, solidifying Dongying's role in the future of offshore wind manufacturing.
