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Ørsted has officially commenced offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. This milestone project, with a capacity of 920 MW, will play a pivotal role in Taiwan’s energy transition efforts.
The project was awarded to Ørsted in June 2018, and in July 2020, the company signed a 20-year fixed-price corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with a corporate customer to purchase the full energy output of the wind farms.
Per Mejnert Kristensen, President of Region APAC at Ørsted, highlighted the significance of the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms, emphasizing Ørsted’s commitment to large-scale offshore wind projects in Taiwan. He noted that these projects, backed by a CPPA, showcase Ørsted’s expertise and set a model for long-term renewable energy partnerships.
Following the final investment decision in March 2023, Ørsted has started manufacturing key components, completed the civil works for the onshore substation, and mobilized vessels for the offshore construction phase.
The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms are expected to complete offshore installation by the end of 2025 and achieve full grid connection by 2026. Upon completion, Ørsted’s operational offshore wind capacity in Taiwan will approach 2 GW, enough to power approximately two million Taiwanese households.
Ørsted currently has 9.9 GW of operational offshore wind capacity across three continents, with an additional 8.4 GW under construction.
Facts about Greater Changhua 2b and 4
- Capacity: 920 MW.
- Location: 35-60 km off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan.
- Water depth: 23.8-44.1 m.
- Size of the wind farms: 185 km2.
- Wind turbine capacity: 14 MW (66 Siemens Gamesa 14-236 DD).
Key milestones
- Project awarded: June 2018.
- Final investment decision: March 2023.
- Onshore substation construction kick-off: April 2023.
- Offshore construction begins: February 2025.
- First power: Expected in Q3 2025.
- Offshore installation: Expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
- Full grid connection in 2026.
