Orsted has commenced offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. The project will deliver 920 MW of clean energy, significantly contributing to Taiwan’s energy transition goals.
The wind farms will utilize suction bucket jacket foundation technology for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region. Orsted was awarded the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in June 2018 and signed a 20-year fixed-price corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) in July 2020, securing an offtake for the full production of the wind farms.
Per Mejnert Kristensen, President of Region APAC at Orsted, stated that the commencement of offshore construction demonstrates the company’s commitment to developing, constructing, and operating large-scale offshore wind farms in Taiwan. He emphasized that as the first offshore wind farms in Taiwan backed by a CPPA, the project highlights industry confidence in Orsted’s expertise and sets a benchmark for long-term partnerships in renewable energy.
Following the final investment decision in March 2023, Orsted has been manufacturing key components, completing civil work on the onshore substation, and mobilizing vessels in preparation for offshore construction. The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms are expected to complete offshore installation by the end of 2025 and be fully connected to the grid in 2026. Once completed, Orsted will have a combined operational offshore wind capacity in Taiwan of nearly 2 GW, providing clean energy to two million Taiwanese households.
Orsted currently operates 9.9 GW of offshore wind capacity across three continents and has an additional 8.4 GW under construction. The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms, located 35-60 km off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan, cover an area of 185 km², with a water depth of 23.8-44.1 m. The farms will use 66 Siemens Gamesa 14-236 DD turbines, each with a capacity of 14 MW. Key milestones include the offshore construction launch in February 2025, expected first power in Q3 2025, and full grid connection in 2026.
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