11th China Offshore Wind Power Conference 2025

Saitec Offshore Technologies participated in the 11th China Offshore Wind Power Conference & International Summit on Industrial Development, held from April 16 to 18, 2025, in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. The conference brought together policymakers, developers, technology providers, and supply chain stakeholders to address the growth, challenges, and future of China’s offshore wind industry, including its transition toward floating wind power.

The event was hosted by multiple key institutions, including the National Energy Administration, Fujian Provincial Energy Bureau, CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., and supported by other government agencies and industry associations. It served as a key platform for promoting high-level dialogue on offshore wind policy, technology development, and industrial cooperation.

Joseph Deng, Asia Lead at Saitec Offshore Technologies, attended the conference and presented the company’s SATH floating wind foundation technology, focusing on its potential applications in deep-water and typhoon-prone regions of China.

Key Insights and Opportunities

• Policy Focus – 14th Five-Year Plan: Discussions highlighted provincial targets to reach 1 GW of floating wind by 2030, with priority regions including Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Hainan. There is a clear institutional interest in collaborations with international technology providers.
• Technology Panel – Typhoon-Resilient Designs: Developers emphasized the need for stable foundations under extreme weather conditions. Saitec’s concrete-based platform design attracted interest for its potential resilience and scalability.
• Supply Chain Roundtable – Localization Strategies: While China has strong capabilities in foundation manufacturing, discussions revealed challenges in mooring systems and dynamic cable infrastructure.

China and Europe possess complementary strengths in floating offshore wind power, offering a foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation. Through a structured, phased approach, both sides can advance technology, lower costs, and contribute significantly to global carbon neutrality goals. Continued support from governments, industry associations, and research institutions is essential to realize this vision.

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