The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Siemens Gamesa, Equinor, Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm, and others.
Taiwan’s 1,022 MW Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm Completes Installation of All 73 Turbines
The 1,022 MW Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan has completed installation of all 73 wind turbines, with the entire complex now generating electricity. The development comprises three sites: 294 MW Hai Long 2A, 224 MW Hai Long 2B and 504 MW Hai Long 3. The wind farms are located approximately 45–70 kilometres offshore from Changhua. Project shareholders include Mitsui with 40 percent, Northland Power with 30.6 percent, and Gentari International Renewables with 29.4 percent. The turbines were supplied by Siemens Gamesa. Electricity is contracted under a 30-year power purchase agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Final permitting approvals are expected during the first half of 2027. Construction costs remain aligned with original expectations.
Canada Commits C$100 Million to Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Development Ahead of 2027 Auction
The Canadian government has committed C$100 million to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia under the Wind West initiative. The funding includes C$5 million for floating LiDAR-equipped buoys that will collect offshore wind and oceanographic data ahead of the planned winter 2027 licensing auction. Nearly C$3 million will support Net Zero Atlantic’s electricity transmission modelling and marine surveys, including potential power exports to Quebec and Ontario. Nova Scotia aims to license up to 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The investment will support project preparation, wind-resource assessment, transmission planning and private-sector participation. No individual wind farm construction contracts or turbine supply agreements were announced as part of the funding commitment.
Equinor Withdraws from South Korea Offshore Wind Market, Affecting 750 MW Floating Wind Plans
Norwegian energy company Equinor has decided to discontinue its offshore wind development activities in South Korea, ending its pursuit of new projects in the country. Equinor previously participated in the 750 MW Bandibuli, also known as Firefly, floating offshore wind project. The development had secured support under South Korea’s renewable electricity procurement framework but subsequently missed contractual deadlines associated with its renewable energy certificate arrangements. Equinor said the withdrawal reflects a strategic decision to concentrate offshore wind investment in integrated electricity markets where it already maintains established positions. The company also announced its withdrawal from Japan’s offshore wind market earlier in 2026. Financial impairment, asset disposal and workforce figures were not disclosed.
