An offshore wind power farm in Nantong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Offshore wind power farms in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province generated nearly 7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the first half of this year, according to the local municipal bureau of maritime affairs.

The wind power generated by the turbines saved more than 2.45 million metric tons of standard coal and 2,000 tons of water when compared to thermal power, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by over 8.56 million tons and sulfur dioxide emissions by over 245,000 tons.

The daily electricity generation of these wind power farms totaled 38.51 million kilowatt-hours, satisfying the annual energy requirements of 16,900 families.

Nantong is rich in wind power resources in its coastal areas, with an annual average wind speed of 7.14 meters per second. These wind power resources have a concentrated distribution, are relatively stable, and are highly accessible.

In recent years, the city has ramped up efforts to construct offshore wind power farms. It is currently home to 23 offshore wind power farms with a combined installed capacity of more than 6.68 million kilowatt-hours, which had all been connected to the State Grid by the end of 2021.

Wind power farms in Nantong are installed with 1,667 wind turbines, which are expected to generate more than 15 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity this year.