China accounts for around a third of global energy-related carbon emissions. That’s the scale of the challenge. But it also signals something else. When China moves, the energy transition moves with it.
The country is already leading the world in offshore wind, responsible for around 40% of global installed capacity. Deployment has accelerated rapidly over the past decade, driven by clear policy, strong investment, and an ability to deliver infrastructure at pace.
But the next phase won’t be built in shallow water.
It’s moving further offshore. Into deeper water. At scale.
Why deep-water matters
China’s coastline is vast, but its shallow seabed is finite, heavily utilised, and increasingly constrained. At the same time, the strongest, most consistent wind resources sit further offshore. Fixed-bottom wind has taken the industry a long way. But it can’t unlock all the resource.
Deep-water offshore wind can. And for China, it’s the next step.
A different approach is needed
Moving into deeper water isn’t just about going further out to sea. It demands a fundamentally different approach to how projects are designed, built and delivered.
Our goal has been simple, make deep-water offshore wind a practical reality.
That means reducing complexity at every stage. Designing systems that are easier to manufacture, faster to deploy, and more efficient to operate. And doing it in a way that works at industrial scale.
Built for cost, scale and speed
China doesn’t build energy projects slowly. It builds them at pace, and in volume. So, any solution needs to fit that model.
With increasing supply and growing capacity across the sector, the pressure is on to drive costs down and keep assets fully utilised. That will help define success in the next phase of offshore wind.
At the same time, major wind turbine OEMs are moving decisively into deep water, each pushing to establish a leading position in what’s set to become one of the most important global energy markets. That level of commitment is accelerating innovation. And driving costs down even further.
Any platform technology also needs to deliver a clear productivity edge.
Our PelaFlex hybrid solutions bring modular, low-mass designs which are built for efficient, high-volume manufacturing using existing supply chains. Aligned with the way fixed-bottom offshore wind is already delivered at scale.
No reliance on highly specialised infrastructure. No bottlenecks at a single port. Deployment using standard vessels, with assembly and launch distributed across multiple locations.
In short, it’s built for repeatability, at scale. Accelerated deployment drives a meaningful productivity advantage.
Working with the market, not against it
China already has world-class engineering capability and a highly developed offshore wind sector. The opportunity now is to extend that capability into deeper water, without increasing cost or slowing deployment.
This isn’t about replacing local solutions. It’s about complementing them. Bringing together our deep-water technology with China’s ability to deliver at scale creates something powerful. A faster, lower-risk route into the next generation of offshore wind.
Strengthening our presence
To support this, we’re expanding our presence in China.
Jack Song joins us as Country Manager in China, bringing deep experience across offshore wind and the Chinese energy market. He understands how projects are delivered here, how partnerships are formed, how decisions are made, and how to move from concept to construction.
His role is clear. Connect the right technology with the right partners. And help turn deep-water offshore wind into a deliverable reality in China.
What comes next
China’s offshore wind story is entering a new phase. Deeper water. Larger projects. Greater impact. The opportunity is significant, not just for China, but for the global energy transition.
We’re ready to play our part. A clear focus on reducing risk and cost. And now, a stronger presence on the ground.
We will be at the (6th) Offshore Floating Wind Power Conference in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Contact us to arrange a meeting or meet us there.