Yancheng Dafeng Zero-Carbon PV Park
大丰港零碳产业园
Dafeng represents China's most advanced "zero-carbon industrial park" and demonstrates how coastal renewable energy resources can drive industrial transformation. The BSI-certified carbon neutrality commitment with 75% lower electrical carbon factor provides a template for industrial decarbonization. As part of the Yancheng-led PV cluster (370.5B yuan, >1/5 of national total), Dafeng anchors China's #1 comprehensive PV capacity region (102.1 GW cells, 138.9 GW modules). Trina Solar's n-type i-TOPCon cell efficiency records (25.9%, 27 world records) demonstrate innovation. The "Changzhou R&D + Yancheng pilot" flywheel model shows effective cross-city collaboration. However, the 2024-2025 PV industry faces severe overcapacity and price competition, and the "zero-carbon" certification is a commitment, not yet fully realized.
Established
2012
Dafeng District (大丰区)
Land Area
N/A
Yancheng
Entity Type
Innovation Zone
District-level (under Yancheng Municipality)
Anchor Firms
3
profiled
Key Metrics
Yancheng-led PV cluster output
370.5 billion yuan (>1/5 of national total)
2023
Yancheng PV cell capacity
102.1 GW/year (#1 nationally)
2024
Yancheng PV module capacity
138.9 GW/year (#1 nationally)
2024
Dafeng new energy generation
10 billion kWh
2024
Carbon factor reduction
75% lower than national grid
2024
Chint Yancheng H1 revenue
3.8 billion yuan (+35% YoY)
2024
Industrial Positioning
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Strategic Role
Core of Yancheng "Coastal Optoelectronic Valley" (沿海光谷); "Zero-Carbon Industrial Park" national demonstration; green low-carbon development model.
Policy Alignment
- Yancheng "Green Low-Carbon Development Demonstration Zone"
- Jiangsu Province new energy strategy
- National "dual carbon" strategy
Designation History
Trina Solar Cooperation
Trina Solar first cooperation with Yancheng
Chint Base Established
Chint New Energy (正泰新能) Yancheng base established
Carbon Neutrality Pilot
Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park designated as provincial carbon peak/neutrality pilot
National Cluster + Green Park
Yancheng-led PV cluster designated National Advanced Manufacturing Cluster; Dafeng Port approved as National Green Industrial Park
BSI Certification
Zero-Carbon Industrial Park achieved BSI carbon neutrality commitment certification; electrical carbon factor 75% lower than national grid
Current Designations
Anchor Companies
Trina Solar
天合光能
Global PV leader; Dafeng base 10GW module project; 10B yuan energy storage project under construction; n-type i-TOPCon cell achieved 25.9% efficiency (27 world records)
Chint New Energy
正泰新能
First Jiangsu manufacturing project by three-province cooperation; 3GW cells + 8GW modules capacity; Phase II 5GW TOPCon completed; H1 2024 revenue 3.8B yuan (+35%)
Norsepower
挪世航力
Finnish company; 15M euro investment; first China production base for wind sails for shipping decarbonization; 8B yuan annual output target
Location & Logistics
Geographic Scope
Dafeng Port Economic Development Zone; includes Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park.
Transport & Connectivity
Coastal location on Yellow Sea; Dafeng Port access; proximity to Shanghai-Nanjing high-speed rail corridor; Yancheng Nanyang Airport.
Governing Body
Dafeng District People's Government / Dafeng Port Economic Development Zone Management Committee
Official Website
www.dafeng.gov.cn/Also Known As
Dafeng Port Economic Development Zone, 大丰港经济开发区, Yancheng Coastal Optoelectronic Valley
Analysis
Strengths
- National Advanced Manufacturing Cluster designation (Yancheng-led PV)
- "Zero-carbon" demonstration park — first with BSI certification; 75% lower carbon factor
- Trina Solar + Chint anchors; 102GW cell / 139GW module capacity (#1 nationally)
- Coastal location with green power resources
- "Green power + hydrogen + storage" integration model
- Foreign investment (Norsepower) validates green technology positioning
Caveats & Limitations
- PV industry cyclicality and overcapacity (2024-2025)
- "Zero-carbon" is commitment, not fully realized achievement
- Heavy reliance on Trina Solar and Chint
- Some metrics are city-wide, not Dafeng-specific
- Technology transition risks (TOPCon to next-gen)
Comparative Context
More focused on "zero-carbon" branding than Changzhou/Liyang; comparable to Hohhot/Baotou in PV but downstream (cells/modules) vs. upstream (polysilicon). Coastal green power advantage is distinct.