The Yunlin Wind Farm, Taiwan has started full operations, reaching its planned capacity of 640 megawatts (MW). It is located 15 kilometers off Taiwan’s west coast and consists of 80 wind turbines, each generating 8 MW. The wind farm produces 2.4 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, supplying power to over 600,000 households.
The electricity from Yunlin Wind Farm is delivered to Taiwan Power Company through two 20-year power purchase agreements. The project is owned by Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd., with TotalEnergies holding a 29.46% stake, Skyborn Renewables with 31.98%, EGCO Group with 26.56%, and Sojitz with 12%.
Taiwan has other renewable energy projects in development. The Changhua Offshore Wind Project has an installed capacity of 900 MW and supplies electricity to Taiwan’s grid. The Hsinyuan Solar Power Station in Pingtung County has a capacity of 150 MW and provides energy to local communities.
Aside from large-scale projects, smaller renewable energy initiatives are being developed. Taoyuan International Airport has installed rooftop solar panels with a total capacity of 6 MW. These panels generate electricity to support airport operations and reduce reliance on conventional power sources.
Several universities in Taiwan have adopted solar energy. National Taiwan University has installed solar panels on campus buildings, producing 2 MW of electricity. These installations help reduce carbon emissions and serve as research sites for renewable energy studies.
Taipei City has introduced solar-powered bus stops with built-in charging stations for electric scooters and mobile devices. Some public parks have also integrated solar lighting systems to reduce electricity consumption.
Taiwan Power Company is working on a hydro-floating solar project at reservoirs, including the Agongdian Reservoir, which has a planned capacity of 10 MW. These projects use floating solar panels to generate electricity while reducing water evaporation.
