Vestas and Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm Successfully Load Out Taiwan's First Batch of Localization Wind Turbine on Schedule

(Source: Vestas)

Vestas announced the successful load out of the first batch offshore-localized wind turbine in Taiwan in April 2024, in collaboration with Zhong Neng Offshore Wind (hereinafter referred to as Zhong Neng). The offshore wind project was launched as scheduled. The Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm, located along the coast of Changhua, has a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW. Not only has the installation progressed according to plan, but it has also contributed to Vestas' commitment to promoting sustainable development and advancing Taiwan's clean energy industry.

The collaboration between Vestas and Zhong Neng in locally producing wind turbine blades, assembling nacelles and hubs stands out as a highlight for the Zhong Neng wind farm. Despite challenges such as weather and other limitations, Zhong Neng has steadily made progress. The wind farm will be equipped with 31 of V174-9.5MW offshore wind turbines, expected to power approximately 300,000 households in Taiwan.

Alex Robertson, General Manager at Vestas Taiwan, stated: "Constructing Taiwan's most localized offshore wind farm was not easy, and Vestas is honored to have partnered with Zhong Neng Offshore Wind to initiate and proceed the project on schedule."

Joris Hol, CEO of Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Project, said: "Zhong Neng Offshore Wind is delighted to have jointly initiated and successfully loaded out the Taiwan's offshore wind farm project, marking an important milestone in Taiwan's sustainable energy development. We have integrated relevant expertise and resources, not only in construction but also in promoting the development of clean energy in Taiwan, fulfilling our commitment to creating a sustainable future for generations to come."

Vestas is honored to collaborate with local partners in Taiwan, including Swancor Holding for turbine blade materials supply, Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology for wind turbine blade production, Walsin Lihwa Corporation for cable supply, Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group for casting supply, Fassmer Atech Composites Taiwan for Nacelle & Spinner, Shihlin Electric & Engineering for switchgear panel and transformer supply, and KK Wind Solutions Taiwan for power conversion system, CS WIND Taiwan for tower production, QST International Corp for fasteners supply. Vestas, in collaboration with FORTUNE ELECTRIC, has also completed hub assembly, collectively advancing Taiwan's offshore wind power development commitment.

Vestas is committed to promoting Taiwan's local sustainable energy development by nurturing local wind power talents, introducing new technologies, etc. Vestas will continue to collaborate with local partners to provide Taiwan with a cleaner and more sustainable future.