Ørsted Inaugurates Asia-Pacific’s Largest Offshore Wind farms

Ørsted inaugurated the Greater Changhua 1 and 2A offshore wind farms in Taiwan. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, the two offshore wind farms are in operation and fully connected to the grid, making them the largest offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Furthermore, once fully operational, it will be the largest offshore wind project Asia-Pacific.

Inauguration Ceremony

Greater Changhua 1 and 2A offshore wind farms have doubled Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity and successfully catalyzed Taiwan’s offshore wind market. Ørsted began offshore construction in March 2021 and recently announced the successful installation of all 111 Siemens Gamesa SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbines, which are now supplying renewable energy to Taiwan’s electricity grid.

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The 605.2 MW offshore wind farm, Greater Changhua 1, is co-owned by Ørsted (50 %) and Mercury Taiwan Holdings. The 294.8 MW Greater Changhua 2a is 100 % owned by Ørsted.

The 900 MW wind farms inaugurated today are part of Ørsted’s Greater Changhua offshore wind zone, comprising Greater Changhua 2b, Greater Changhua 3, and Greater Changhua 4. The zone has a combined capacity of approximately 2.4 GW. Greater Changhua 1 and 2a alone can produce enough renewable energy to power one million Taiwanese households a year, equivalent to 1.75 million tonnes of carbon dioxide reductions annually.

Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm Project: An Overview

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The Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm is a landmark achievement in the renewable energy sector. Located 35–60 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan, this project is a testament to the potential of offshore wind energy.

Project Timeline: The construction of the wind farms began in 2021, and the first power was produced in April 2022.

Project Capacity: The overall capacity of the project is around 605.2 MW. The project comprises 75 turbines (8 MW each).

Greater Changhua 2a Offshore Wind Farm Project: An Overview

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The Greater Changhua 2a Offshore Wind Farm is a significant project in the renewable energy sector. Located 35–50 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan.

Project Timeline: The construction of the wind farms began in 2021, and the first power was produced in April 2022.

Capacity: The overall capacity of the project is around  294.8 MW

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