Taiwan is moving forward with offshore wind energy as part of its renewable energy plans. Danish company Vestas Wind Systems A/S will supply turbines for the Fengmiao I offshore wind farm. The project, developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), will have a total capacity of 495 megawatts (MW). Vestas will provide 33 turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW. The wind farm is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
This will be the first time Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW turbines will be used in Taiwan. The company has worked with CIP on two other wind projects in the country. The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has provided a financing guarantee of EUR 150 million (USD 162 million) to support the project. Financial arrangements for the wind farm were finalized earlier in March.
In addition to large offshore wind farms, Taiwan is working on smaller renewable energy projects. In Chiayi County, a floating solar farm has been installed on a fish farm. The project has a capacity of 10 MW and allows fish farming to continue underneath the panels. Floating solar installations help use water surfaces efficiently while generating electricity.
A university in Tainan has set up a 2 MW rooftop solar system. This system helps reduce electricity costs and provides a research platform for students studying renewable energy technologies.
On the east coast of Taiwan, a small village has switched to a hybrid renewable energy system. The setup includes solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage. The system replaces diesel generators and provides a more stable power supply to the local community.
Taiwan is expanding its renewable energy capacity with both large and small projects. Offshore wind farms add large-scale power generation, while smaller solar and hybrid systems help local communities and businesses reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
