SPIC Shandong Company Advances its ESG Commitment on the Shandong Peninsula South
The 2025 Power Industry ESG Training and Case Study Exchange Conference, hosted by the China Association for Water and Electricity Quality Management, was recently held in Changsha, Hunan. SPIC Shandong Company's ESG case study, "Green Wind from Peninsula South, Clean Power Lights Millions of Households," based on its Shandong Peninsula South offshore wind farm base, received recognition. From industrial synergy to eco-friendliness, from innovation leadership to venturing into deeper waters, a new picture of sustainable, high-quality, healthy development is unfolding on the Peninsula South.
A Benchmark for Industrial Synergy
Since 2021, SPIC Shandong Company has achieved leapfrog development in offshore wind power, setting an industry record with 4 projects commissioned in 4 years. It built Shandong Province's first gigawatt-class offshore wind power base, with a total installed capacity of 1.7 GW.
Over the past 4 years, the total investment in SPIC's Shandong Peninsula South No. 3, V Site, U1 Site Phase I, and U1 Site Phase II projects reached RMB 21.1 billion, including USD 140 million from foreign investors. It drew in and facilitated the operation of leading companies like CRRC, Mingyang Smart Energy Group, Envision Group, and Haili Wind Power. Localized production of core equipment like nacelles, towers, substations, and submarine cables was achieved, driving over RMB 6.9 billion industrial chain investment and injecting new momentum into the local economy.
An Ecological Contribution for Clear Skies and Blue Seas
Above the azure waves, wind turbines stand tall; below the blue skies, teeming with life. The 235 wind turbines at the Shandong Peninsula South offshore wind power base can generate 4,940 GWh of green electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 4.2 million tons—equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration of 23 million trees—and meeting the annual electricity demand of over 2 million households.
"We are not only producers of clean energy but also guardians of the marine ecosystem." SPIC Shandong Company innovatively developed the "offshore wind power + ecological restoration" green development approach. The turbine foundations form artificial reefs providing habitats for marine life, significantly increasing marine species populations. The company has conducted systematic marine stock enhancement activities for 4 consecutive years, investing a total of RMB 23 million to release 740 million units of six types of characteristic seedlings, including Chinese shrimp and Portunus trituberculatus crab. This has boosted local fishery income by RMB 120 million, effectively promoting the balance and healthy development of the marine ecosystem.
Exploration and Practice Empowered by Innovation
SPIC Shandong Company insists on innovation-driven development, continuously achieving breakthroughs in offshore wind power. From the Peninsula South No. 3 to the U1 Site Phase II project, it has obtained 17 national patents. It built China’s first 1000 MW modular pre-fabricated substation, shortening the construction period by 70 days and reducing costs by 20%. It pioneered a 66 kV power collection system suitable for large offshore wind farms, saving 190 hectares of sea area and reducing engineering costs by RMB 180 million. It developed and manufactured 66 kV fully screened separable tee connectors that allow maintenance-free operation in highly corrosive environments. The connectors embody advanced technologies and replace imports. The fire protection system using high-pressure water mist for offshore turbines and the fire protection system for cable penetration areas at the substation baseplate received China Electricity Council's 5-star and 4-star certifications, respectively, reaching domestic leading standards.
Looking from the blue seas towards the future, SPIC Shandong Company will thoroughly implement the Balanced Growth Strategy, continue exploring the construction of marine energy demonstration farms integrating wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, and fishery, and achieve coordinated progress in environmental restoration, governance innovation, and social benefits. It aims to build a sustainability benchmark in the marine energy sector that incorporates environmental resilience, economic benefits, and social responsibility, striving to depict a new picture of sustainable, high-quality, healthy development.