When did Taipower start integrating offshore wind power?

In 2021, Taipower connected the first phase of offshore wind power generation to the grid, inaugurating the nation's first offshore wind power integration base-the Changhua Offshore Substation. By the end of 2022, the second phase of offshore wind power had also entered the construction phase.

Is Changhua Xidao the first offshore wind project in Taiwan?

In July 2023, Changhua Xidao Offshore wind farm was reported to be the first offshore wind project in Taiwan that is ahead of its construction timeline. Zone selected by developer.

Where is TPC offshore wind farm located?

Credit: tpc-offshorewind-p2. The 295MW phase II of the Taiwan Power Company (TPC) offshore wind farm is being developed by TPC, also known as Taipower, about 20km off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan. The company completed the 109.2MW TPC phase I, which is also located offshore Changhua County, in November 2021.

How will Taiwan support offshore wind development?

In order to support the offshore wind development on the west coast of Taiwan, the Taiwan Power Company will build seven stations with seven transmission lines which will support a capacity of 11GW connecting to the grid.

What is the offshore wind potential at Taiwan Strait?

The graph in the left section shows the offshore wind potential at Taiwan Strait. From the Wind Resource Assessment Handbook,” ITRI, research in 2011, the total potential of offshore wind power in Taiwan could reach 147GW. Among that, the feasible capacity including water areas at different depths could reach at least 21.2GW.

When will a Taiwanese wind farm be built?

First power from the Taiwanese wind farm is expected to be achieved in 2025. The TPC offshore wind farm phase II is being developed in an area of 50.13km² in Zone 26 of the Taiwan Strait, off the coast of Lugang Town, Changhua County. The water depth at the site ranges between 37m and 49m.