Vestas has confirmed a 295MW turbine deal to supply hardware for the Zhong Neng offshore wind project, located off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan.
The project will feature thirty-one Vestas V174-9.5 MW turbines.
Vestas will also service the turbines through a 15-year service agreement.
The V174-9.5 MW turbines will be equipped with 19 components made by local Taiwan-based companies, including blades by Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology from their facility in Taichung Harbour.
Deliveries for the project are expected to begin in 2023 and it is dye to be fully commercially operational in 2024.
The project is being jointly developed by Taiwan based China Steel Corporation (CSC) and Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
The deal marks the third offshore project between Vestas and CIP in Taiwan, with a combined capacity of almost 900MW.
“We are pleased to begin our partnership with CSC and extend our cooperation with CIP on the Zhong Neng project,” said Purvin Patel, President at Vestas Asia Pacific (APAC). “Taiwan is a key market for Vestas Asia Pacific, and this is a great milestone for us and our partners that will deliver both competitive renewable energy and local economic development”.
“We are happy to enter the construction phase with our strong partner, Vestas,” added Joris Hol, CEO of the Zhong Neng project.
“Driven by Zhong Neng Project’s strong dedication in local economic development, Vestas has made significant progress in setting up a strong local supply chain. We are confident we can deliver on Taiwan’s local supply chain ambitions delivering quality components.”