Ramboll has been contracted by CSBC DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) to deliver the full jacket foundation design for the 1044MW Hai Long wind farm off Taiwan.
The Danish consultant will perform the FEED and detailed design of the jacket structures supporting the 14MW SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines.
The jacket foundations will be installed at water depths ranging between 43 metres and 56 metres, which will add “complex challenges to the design and engineering aspects”, said Ramboll.
“Situated in-between tropics, Taiwan’s offshore waters are exposed to extreme natural forces such as earthquakes, sand waves, and soil liquefaction. This requires innovative thinking and flexibility in terms of foundation techniques and installation.”
Ramboll has appointed local consulting firm T.Y. LIN to ensure the design is compliant with local standards and regulations.
The project is the fourth large scale detailed design for Ramboll in Taiwan after Changfang, Xidao and Zhong Neng, where the Danish engineering company has also been responsible for delivering the full jacket foundation designs.
“Even though it’s not our first project in Taiwan we are very honoured that CDWE has chosen us to deliver the most-cost effective jacket foundation design,” said Santiago Paredes-Pinzón, Head of Department at Ramboll.
“We are also very glad for the opportunity to continue our journey on the Asian market and support Taiwan’s growing agenda towards more renewable sources.”