Orsted has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwanese company Woen Jinn Harbour Engineering to be preferred cable installation partner for the Danish company’s 2.4GW Greater Changhua offshore wind projects.
Orsted will also provide Woen Jinn with advice and knowledge on the needs and standards required for offshore wind cable installation, as well as supporting the Taiwanese company on choosing future business partners.
The Danish developer is currently working on permitting for the projects and aims to start onshore construction in 2019.
Orsted general manager Asia Pacific and Taiwan chairman Matthias Bausenwein said: “We believe that this collaboration will not only bring more opportunities to Woen Jinn in Taiwan, but it will also support our partner to become a competitive offshore wind cable installation supplier in Asia.
“We look forward to supporting more Taiwanese companies to develop competence and capability in offshore wind.”
Woen Jinn Harbour Engineering chairman Lee Ming Chuan said: “Orsted is not only the preferred partner for Woen Jinn, but also the driving force to develop Taiwan’s offshore wind supply chain.”
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