Vestas Hits Landmark with 100th Locally Made Wind Turbine Blade in Taiwan, Sets New Global Record for Shortest Wind Industry Production Timeline

　　Vestas and partner Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology jointly announced a significant milestone in Taiwan, achieving localization of the V174-9.5MW™ offshore wind turbine. The successful production of 100 V174-9.5MW™ blades underscores their commitment to advancing Taiwan's offshore wind industry. These blades will be installed on over 30 turbines in the Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farms developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP), showcasing Vestas' close collaboration with local suppliers and substantial investment in Taiwan.

　　Michael Balvers, COO of the Asia Pacific region at Vestas, remarked, "Two years ago, we established a blade manufacturing facility in Taiwan from scratch. Today, we celebrate the milestone of producing the 100th locally manufactured blade. These blades are entirely made in Taiwan and are composed of locally produced key materials such as epoxy resin and carbon fiber, fulfilling our commitment to localized production processes and promoting a green economy. This is just the beginning, and I look forward to the birth of the next 100 blades. We will collaborate even more closely with Tien Li in the coming years to jointly drive Taiwan's sustainable vision."

　　In achieving this milestone, the blade production speed has significantly increased. The blade manufacturing facility, located in Taichung Port and spanning 210,000 square meters, has broken global records for V174-9.5MW™ production time with the addition of more skilled professionals.

　　Alex Robertson, General Manager for Taiwan at Vestas, expressed satisfaction, stating, "We are delighted to see locally produced blades installed in the Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farms. Localizing blade production requires substantial investment, reliant on robust wind farm development, successful financing, completion, and grid connection. It also necessitates support from future industry localization policies."

　　Since the first quarter of this year, blades have been steadily shipped from the factory to the Taichung Port. Transporting the 85-meter-long blades within the port area posed a significant challenge, and Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. (TIPC) provided essential assistance in road improvements and transportation permits. Vestas and Tien Li Offshore Wind have begun planning the next phase of their collaboration, involving the production of V236-15MW™ blades, measuring 115.5 meters. To meet the growing demands of Taiwan's offshore wind industry, the blade manufacturing facility requires expansion and comprehensive equipment upgrades.

　　Dennis Sanou, CEO of Changfang Xidao Offshore Wind Farms at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, congratulated the achievement, highlighting the challenges overcome in building a manufacturing facility and establishing an efficient production line in just over two years. He praised Tien Li's strength as a reliable local supplier.

　　Marina Hsu, Managing Director at Copenhagen Infrastructure Wind Power Development, added, "The localization of the blades once again demonstrates the deep collaboration between CIP, Vestas, and Tienli Offshore Wind. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the local supply chain as we approach the vendor selection phase of round 3 zonal development."

　　Looking ahead, Vestas emphasizes ensuring ongoing project development in the coming years for Taiwan's renewable energy industry growth and robust investment. Vestas and Tien Li remain dedicated to providing cutting-edge wind energy technology, maintaining Taiwan's leadership in the renewable energy sector.