Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Marks Key Milestone with First Turbine Installed at Hai Long 3

The first wind turbine at the Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Farm has been successfully installed.

The Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm Project (the "Hai Long Project") announced today (20th) the achievement of a significant construction milestone: the successful offshore installation of the first wind turbine at the Hai Long 3 wind farm. This accomplishment not only signifies that construction is progressing on schedule and has entered a critical phase, but also demonstrates tangible progress in the localization of offshore wind power engineering.

The Hai Long Project is jointly developed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), Northland Power Inc. (Canada), and Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd. (Malaysia). The nacelle installed for this turbine was locally assembled at Siemens Gamesa's nacelle assembly facility in Taichung, while offshore transportation and installation were carried out by CDWE, a major Taiwanese offshore wind marine engineering company. The integration of local assembly with offshore installation underscores the concrete advancement of offshore wind technology localization in Taiwan.

Through its collaboration with Siemens Gamesa, the Hai Long Project has enabled 9 domestic suppliers to obtain certification within its global supply chain.

Advancing Toward Year-End Grid Connection and Key Construction Milestones
According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Taiwan now ranks fifth globally in total installed offshore wind capacity. With a total capacity exceeding 1 GW, the Hai Long Project stands as one of the country's flagship developments.

In terms of project progress, all 21 turbines of the Hai Long 2A wind farm were successfully completed and connected to the grid on schedule by the end of last year. The 16 turbines of Hai Long 2B were also fully installed last year. With the installation of the first turbine at Hai Long 3, the overall project has now entered a critical construction phase.

Beyond advancing renewable energy targets, the Hai Long Project continues to fulfill its localization commitments. Building upon the localization requirements initially undertaken for Hai Long 2A, the project has expanded its collaboration with Siemens Gamesa to include Hai Long 2B and Hai Long 3. In total, 73 locally assembled nacelles have been procured, all of which were completed earlier this month and are currently being transported offshore for installation.

With an order volume exceeding 1 GW, the project has driven Siemens Gamesa to expand its Taichung "Nacelle 2.0" facility. It has also enabled nine local suppliers to obtain certification within Siemens Gamesa's global supply chain, further integrating Taiwan's manufacturing capabilities into the company’s Asia-Pacific wind power supply network and enhancing overall industry competitiveness.

The Hai Long Project has procured 73 locally assembled nacelles. Assembly was completed in March, and transportation offshore for installation is now underway.

Offshore transportation and installation for the Hai Long Project are being carried out by Taiwan's leading offshore wind marine engineering company, CDWE (CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering).

From Construction to Operations: Expanding Energy Transition and Industrial Benefits
Tim Kittelhake, CEO and Project Director of the Hai Long Project, stated:

"The successful installation of the first turbine at the Hai Long 3 wind farm highlights the strong collaboration between our project team and local contractors, as we steadily progress toward full grid connection. As one of Taiwan's key large-scale offshore wind projects, our deep engagement with the local supply chain not only fulfills localization requirements but also enhances the technical capabilities and quality standards of Taiwanese companies, positioning them to compete in international markets."

Looking ahead, as the wind farms are progressively connected to the grid and transition into long-term operations and maintenance, the benefits of localization will continue to expand. From nacelle assembly during the construction phase to operational maintenance services post-commercialization, the Hai Long Project will further drive the development of Taiwan’s offshore wind industry chain and support Taiwan's net-zero transition goals.

Local Partner Contributions to Hai Long Nacelle Supply Chain

1. Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group — Hub castings and nacelle base castings

2. Fassmer Atech Composites Taiwan — Nacelle covers and nose cones​

3. KK Wind Solutions Taiwan — Uninterruptible power supply systems and power converters

4. SINBON Electronics — Low-voltage cables

5. Swancor — Blade resins

6. CSWIND Taiwan — Towers

7. Shihlin Electric — Transformer windings

8. Walsin Lihwa — High-voltage cables

9. Würth Taiwan — Fasteners

Project Overview: Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm Project is located approximately 45–70 kilometers off the coast of Changhua, Taiwan, in waters 35–60 meters deep. The project comprises the Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 wind farms and is jointly developed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Northland Power Inc., and Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd.
With a total installed capacity exceeding 1 GW, the Hai Long Project is expected to supply stable and clean renewable energy to more than one million households in Taiwan upon full operation.