Yunlin offshore wind farm foundations installed
Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. has completed the installation of all 80 foundations for the 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm project in Taiwan. This significant milestone brings the project closer to completion, with the remaining wind turbine generators expected to be installed by the end of 2024.
The Yunlin OWF project has made substantial progress, with 52 wind turbines already generating clean electricity and feeding it into the Taiwanese power grid. Additionally, the project team has successfully installed 56 out of 69 inner array grids and all 12 export cables.
“Completing the foundation installation marks a crucial step towards finishing the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm project,” stated Patrick Lammers, CEO of Skyborn Renewables. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our team and the collaborative spirit with our partners. We thank the Taiwanese government for their ongoing support. With the significant construction progress, successful financial restructuring, localization advancements, and a clear commitment to environmental responsibility, we demonstrate our commitment to Taiwan’s clean energy transition.”
The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (Yunlin OWF) is a significant renewable energy project located in the Taiwan Strait, approximately 8 to 17 kilometres off the west coast of Taiwan. The project encompasses an area of 82 square kilometres and will feature 80 wind turbine generators.
Once completed, the Yunlin OWF will generate 640 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to power over 600,000 Taiwanese households. The electricity produced will be fed into the Taiwanese power grid via two onshore substations located near the townships of Taixi and Sihu in Yunlin County.
The project has secured 20-year power purchase agreements with Taiwan Power Co., ensuring a stable market for its electricity output. The Yunlin OWF is expected to play a crucial role in supporting Taiwan’s transition to renewable energy and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
