The Greater Changhua wind facility off the coast of Taiwan is making significant progress towards achieving full operational status, with a particular focus on the Southeast and Southwest zones. These zones are commonly known as phases 1 and 2a. Ørsted A/S, a major energy company in Denmark, is responsible for managing these initiatives. They have recently achieved the successful connection of all 111 turbines to the power network after completing trials.
Key Details:
- Turbine Model: SG 8.0-167 DD
- Manufacturer: Siemens Gamesa
- Total Capacity: 900 MW
- Current Status: Final testing phase
This offshore energy hub operates as a joint venture, with Ørsted holding a 50% stake in the Southeast section, while partners Caisse de depot et placement du Québec and Cathay PE share the remaining ownership.
Operational Taiwan Team of Ørsted is dedicatedly working towards grid connection and maintenance work. A professional team has been assigned at the Maintenance Center at Port of Taichung. To ensure optimal performance of wind farms the team is utilizing TSS Pioneer, Taiwan Service Operation Vessel (SOV). It is the world’s first customized vessel for providing a stable supply of clean energy.
The installation process for these advanced turbines was finished in late February. It has already achieved the initial power generation milestone a couple of years ago. The commissioning timeline was affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a delay in this step.
Project Impact:
- Power Recipient: Taipower grid
- Regional Significance: First large-scale offshore wind project
Wind turbines grid connected at 900MW Ørsted’s farm Taiwan but this development could become part of a larger wind complex. There are plans of additional phases labelled as 2b and 4. When combined, these phases will increase the total capacity to over 1500 MW.
Source: Greater Changhua offshore wind farms produce clean energy
