Off the coast of Dongying in the Bohai Sea, rows of giant offshore wind turbines rise above the waves. At the Bozhong offshore wind field, turbines with capacities up to 12.6 megawatts and rotor diameters reaching 252 meters create a striking array across the sea, generating clean electricity.

The coastline not only offers stunning scenery but also provides abundant wind resources for Dongying. [Photo/WeChat account: dyzhaoshang]

With strong coastal winds — averaging 7.6 meters per second at 100 meters above sea level, Dongying is becoming a key hub in China's offshore wind sector. The city has 463.5 kilometers of coastline, 6,000 square kilometers of sea area, and vast coastal flats, offering ideal conditions for large-scale renewable energy development.

Shandong province has built 6.11 million kilowatts of offshore wind capacity, ranking among the top regions in China. Dongying has played a significant role in this growth. By 2025, the city's wind power capacity reached 3.11 million kW, generating 5.63 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

To support the industry, Dongying developed a 6 sq km offshore wind equipment industrial park, attracting 37 projects with a total investment of 28 billion yuan ($4.05 billion). Leading companies such as CSSC Haizhuang, Shanghai Electric, and Jinlei Heavy Industry have created a complete industry value chain from blades and towers to turbine assembly.

Turbines from CSSC Haizhuang, designed for Bohai Sea's low winds, feature large rotors and generate significant electricity at full capacity. [Photo/WeChat account: dyzhaoshang]

The city is also pushing technological boundaries. Dongying now hosts China's largest wind power testing and certification base, capable of testing turbines up to 30 MW. Recently, 25-MW and 26-MW offshore wind turbines — among the world's most powerful — were assembled and tested here.

Harnessing powerful sea winds, Dongying is transforming into a leading center for offshore wind and green energy innovation.

A Dongying offshore wind turbine rises above the Bohai Sea, converting coastal winds into renewable energy. [Photo/WeChat account: dyzhaoshang]