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The Bozhong Offshore Wind Farm is the first grid-parity offshore wind farm project in Shandong, pioneering the intersection of submarine cables and oil and gas pipelines. Upon completion, the facility will provide 1.698 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity to the grid annually, reducing carbon emissions by 1.26 million tons. The project presented complex hydrological and geological site conditions, required cost-efficient design solutions, and involved coordinating multiple stakeholders on a tight timeline.

To address these issues, the team needed an integrated technology solution. Leveraging Bentley’s open 3D modeling software with ProjectWise, they established a collaborative digital environment, BIM models, and a digital twin to realize automated design and intelligent workflows and delivery. The integrated technology approach reduced modeling time by 30%, shortened the construction period by 20%, and saved 10% in costs. Using Bentley’s applications, the team developed a full lifecycle digital twin, achieving digital and intelligent construction control, facility operations, and maintenance.