China’s plan to add 150GW of installed wind power capacity by 2020 would require it to install approximately 11.5GW of installed wind power capacity per year from 2009-2020.
The new wind farms will add 132MW of installed wind power capacity for China. According to the Global Wind Energy council, China continued its rapid growth in wind energy in 2008 by doubling its installed capacity to 12.2GW.
GE said that it has committed to supply 895 units of 1.5MW wind turbines to China, in support of the country’s renewable energy programme. China aims to increase power generation from renewable sources to 15% of the nation’s total by 2020.
Cao Xin, general manager of HECIC New Energy, said: “The development of wind power is a key economic growth area for China and plays a critical role in achieving our national target to increase to 150 gigawatts of installed wind energy capacity by 2020. As a corporate citizen of China, our strategy is to apply the most advanced and reliable technology and technological expertise for every project that will help China reach its goal of achieving clean energy.”
Victor Abate, vice president of renewables at GE Power & Water, said: “China is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s largest markets for wind power technology. We are committed to helping our Chinese customers develop the country’s vast potential for clean, wind-generated power, which will enable China to meet both its growing energy and environmental responsibilities.”
The wind turbines for the HECIC New Energy projects will be equipped with low voltage ride-through and wind farm management systems, which are said to be grid-friendly connection technologies.
