Shu Yinbiao, CPPCC member and chairman of China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., pointed out that China should accelerate energy transition in eastern coastal regions to increase production and consumption of clean energy.
In recent years, offshore wind farms have evolved into a main energy source in China's eastern coastal region.
By the end of 2019, China's total installed capacity of offshore wind farms was 5.93 million kW, 21 percent of the global capacity and ranked third after the United Kingdom and Germany.
Shu suggests overcoming shortages in overall layout, technological innovation and supportive policies and promoting development of such types of power generation.
He suggested that the offshore wind farms should be operated and managed with a unified administration to reduce unnecessary investment while infrastructure construction should be promoted.
In addition, he mentioned the importance of strengthening technological innovation like development of core components including the insulated gate bipolar translator (IGBT), main bearings, and a control system and high-voltage direct current undersea cable.
He also encouraged application of such digital technologies as big data, cloud computing, the internet of things, mobile internet and block chain as well as 5G to push forward development of unmanned operation, remote control and smart fault diagnosis.
Supportive policies also play indispensable roles. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, he suggested offering subsidies to renewable energy projects through a sustainable mechanism.
Shu Yinbiao, CPPCC member and chairman of China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., submits a proposal on energy transition in China's eastern coastal regions at this year's two sessions. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
(Executive editor: Wang Ruoting)