Tbilisi, February 25th (Xinhua) — “Chinese enterprises are helping Georgia build a benchmark for wind power projects” – Visiting Georgia’s Ruyi West Wind Power Project
I have always had respect for China’s technological level and construction capabilities in the field of infrastructure. After coming to work on projects with Chinese enterprises, this respect has become even deeper. It is my honor to witness Chinese enterprises taking a big step forward in helping the development of Georgia’s wind power industry, “said Georgi Alavize, an engineer at the Ruyi Xi wind power project in Georgia.
The Luyi West Wind Power Project is located near the city of Gori in central Georgia, and is provided with wind turbine equipment and participated in project construction and subsequent operation and maintenance by Chinese enterprise Goldwind Technology Co., Ltd. The total installed capacity of the project design is 206 megawatts, making it the largest wind power project currently under construction in Georgia.
The reporter saw at the construction site that the already lifted fans were arranged one by one, with huge fan blades lying horizontally on the ground, and several sections of fan towers waiting to be lifted on the side. The crane extended its green boom and slowly lifted a section of the tower from horizontal to vertical. As the hook is lowered, the Chinese builders on the ground work together to pull the cable wind rope, guiding the tower to accurately fit into the already built wind turbine foundation.
It takes about 5 days to complete the hoisting operation of a wind turbine. To ensure the project is completed on time, the management personnel and hoisting engineering team will stick to their posts during the Spring Festival. This is already my third Spring Festival spent on overseas projects, “said Luo Yongjin, on-site manager of Goldwind International Georgia Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Goldwind Technology.
According to Luo Yongjin, the project adopts medium speed permanent magnet wind power generation technology, combined with innovative airfoil blades and full power converter technology, which can effectively ensure the efficient conversion of electrical energy. It is expected that after the project is fully put into operation, the annual power generation can meet the electricity demand of 200000 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 400000 tons per year.
Alavize is responsible for the comprehensive management of safety and environment for the project. He said that this is his fourth project in collaboration with a Chinese engineering and technical team. “Georgia has not had such a large-scale wind power project before. Chinese engineers have rich experience and high professional level, and have helped us overcome many difficulties.
The location of the Ruyi West Wind Power Project is a high-quality wind energy resource area in Georgia. But while enjoying the “gifts” of nature, complex wind conditions also pose challenges to project construction. In addition, the widespread snowfall in Georgia this winter has also increased the difficulty of equipment transportation and on-site construction.
Encountering severe weather during construction in mountainous areas is common. Our Chinese colleagues have a comprehensive emergency plan and will immediately adjust the on-site operation plan to ensure safe construction and avoid delays in progress. In all aspects of construction, our communication with our Chinese colleagues is very efficient, “said Erkan Yalezhe, the project site manager dispatched by the project supervision company Bureau Veritas International Inspection Group.” Efficient communication is the key to overcoming difficulties and ensuring the smooth progress of the construction period
The latest document released on the official website of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia shows that it is expected that by 2033, the total installed capacity of electricity in Georgia will increase to 9848 megawatts, and the installed capacity of wind power will increase to 850 megawatts.
Alezhe told reporters that the wind turbine models provided by Chinese companies have passed international and Georgian dual certification, which can maintain reliable performance under complex conditions, fully reflecting the international leading position of China’s wind power technology. Chinese enterprises are helping Georgia build benchmark wind power projects, “he said.