MHI Vestas has deepened local offshore wind supply chain linkages in Taiwan with an agreement to source multiple turbine components from Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group (YGG).
The purchase agreement covers rotor hubs, hub plates and nacelle base frames for upcoming production of the V174 turbine model to be installed offshore in Taiwan.
V174-9.5MW machines are due to be installed at the 598MW Changfang and Xidao projects under development by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, starting in 2022.
YGG plans to invest over NT$5bn (€152m) at its facility in the port of Taichung to support the production of the components.
MHI Vestas and YGG have also signed separate purchase agreements for other components such as blades and blade materials (bonding glue, resin, pultruded carbon plates), switchgear and towers.
MHI Vestas Taiwan business director Maida Zahirovic said: “We consider Taiwan to be a key market for offshore wind, and we look forward to advancing the sustainable development of the supply chain by partnering with local companies.
“We are working hard to deliver on the Taiwanese government’s ambition to be an offshore wind hub in Asia-Pacific, and we are delighted that YGG will be supporting us on this journey.”
YGG vice chairman Andy Tsai said: “With this purchase agreement, we look forward to working together with MHI Vestas on the delivery of the V174 turbine castings in Taiwan and more widely in Asia-Pacific.
“We are well-prepared to deliver rotor hubs and nacelle base frames to MHI Vestas’ V174 turbine, due to substantial investments in our facilities and our wealth of experience.
“We are proud of the progress we have made, and require consistency in turbine technology to achieve return on our investment, which will ultimately support the sustainable development of the local offshore wind sector in Taiwan.”