James Fisher has won a commissioning contract for the 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
The contract, worth over £1m, is for the provision of high voltage (HV) specialist personnel and HV safety management services at Zhong Neng.
James Fisher’s renewables team will securely manage the high voltage network and electrical safety throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the onshore substation and wind turbine generators, spanning approximately 10 months.
Working under a tailored set of safety rules and procedures, James Fisher Renewables will ensure the safe energisation of Zhong Neng’s HV network, and a seamless transition for operations in the region.
Developed in collaboration with the China Steel Corporation and Danish developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the Zhong Neng offshore wind farm will comprise of 31 turbines.
James Fisher’s head of renewables Maida Zahirovic said: “Taiwan has ambitious plans to achieve 20% renewable energy generation by 2025, and the growth in its offshore wind industry will play a significant role in this.
“As with any ambitious growth plan, the journey won’t be without its challenges – but with collaboration across the entire supply chain and experienced industry players, Taiwan will soon enjoy a thriving renewables sector.
“We’re delighted to be working with Zhong Neng as we continue to champion the expansion of renewables across Taiwan and Asia Pacific more broadly”.
APAC operations specialist at James Fisher Emma Su said: “This project is another string to our bow within Asia Pacific, and a further signal of our commitment to the growth of renewables in the region.
“We are dedicated to helping build the foundations to advance Taiwan’s renewable energy landscape, both by bringing our own expertise, and crucially, developing the local workforce and supply chain.”
James Fisher Renewables has supported 28 projects in the Asia Pacific region to date, including works at The Changfang and Xidao Offshore Wind Project, phase two of the Taiwan Power Company, Greater Changhua, Formosa 1 and 2 and the Yunlin project.