CWind Taiwan has formed a strategic alliance with Hytor to bring temporary power solutions to the Taiwanese offshore wind market.
Hytor Tools Solutions and CWind Taiwan have imported a “significant quantity” of 100kVA generators to be based at the latter’s operational hub in Taichung Port.
The generators are being prepared for offshore deployment on a project in the Taiwan Strait to provide a constant and safe power supply throughout the construction and commissioning period.
CWind Taiwan said that to ensure smooth project delivery it has employed experienced temporary power project managers from European parent company CWind, to provide onsite operational support, and further enhance the training of local generator technicians.
CWind Taiwan is a joint venture between European firm CWind and Taiwanese IOVTEC.
CWind Taiwan deputy general manager Tom Manning said: “We’re delighted to provide Taiwan with local temporary power solutions in collaboration with our strategic partner Hytor Tools Solutions.
“By utilising our in-country generators, vessels and project teams, we are able to provide a full turnkey solution, as well as respond rapidly to support clients with any unplanned power requirements.
“We’re passionate about supporting the development of the Taiwanese market, training local Taiwanese generator technicians to assist us to deliver this project, and enable them to lead on projects in the future.”
Hytor Tools Solutions owner Niels Langerhuus said, “We are proud to have extended our European collaboration with CWind to also cover Taiwan.
“Our experience with offshore temporary power for wind turbine installation with CWind in Europe and our current activities in Taiwan makes our extended partnership a perfect match.
“The fact that we have an in-country stock of generators in Taiwan enables us to meet short-term delivery requirements and overcome the shipping and mobilisation challenges with the current Covid-19 situation. With this partnership we are extending our capacity in Taiwan, preparing us for future projects as well.”