The Formosa 4 offshore wind project is located between 18km and 20km off the coast of Miaoli County. We are about to make a measurable difference in Taiwan’s renewable energy industry. SRE’s also built and funded Formosa 4. Though one project alone, this would be a big step forward in this country’s pledge to grow the world’s renewable energy footprint. Adaptive environmental stewardship This project features America’s first innovative jacket foundation. The project will feature 35 turbines and stand as a strong testament to Taiwan’s potential in offshore wind energy.
Formosa 4 heads the pack with a whopping maximum capacity of 1,104 MW. It is significant, as it is the largest such project ever awarded during an offshore wind development’s first phase auction. The project area of around 58km² is located in water depths varying between 57m to 64m. This project matters because it is Taiwan’s first commercial offshore wind project. A local team executed it from start to finish, as this is the first country to fully commercialize offshore wind energy.
Local Impact and Commitment
The collaborative at the heart of the Formosa 4 initiative is working to build the local supply chain. It further helps to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and equitable growth of Taiwan’s offshore wind industry and the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative is an excellent example of SRE’s deep commitment to growing the use of renewable energy. It emphasizes a much wider promise to increase local economic development.
This OM long-term contract of Formosa 4 is remarkable as it turns to be the longest in Taiwan’s offshore wind trend. That makes it a pretty surefire way to strengthen obvious commitment to the project’s success and long-term sustainability.
“We appreciate SRE’s trust and confidence in DFO and are pleased to support the Formosa 4 project’s O&M through this 15-year partnership. With this long-term commitment, we look forward to working together to advance the localisation of O&M services for Taiwan’s offshore wind industry.”
Project partnership SRE chairperson Lucas Lin emphasized the value of collaboration with local partners to deliver project outcomes. He remarked,
A Model for Future Developments
Formosa 4 continues moving through its development stages. It establishes a cost-around for future offshore wind projects in Taiwan. The ship features an innovative design that will ensure it survives Taiwan’s harsh maritime environment. This demonstrates the overall resilience and sustainability commitment of the project.
“SRE has consistently fostered trusted local partnerships for our offshore wind projects. Our collaboration with DFO has been marked by mutual goodwill, ultimately enabling this significant long-term commitment to Taiwan’s offshore wind market. We look forward to this strong partnership delivering reliable power and setting a model for sustainable industry development.”
As Formosa 4 advances through its development phases, it serves as a benchmark for future offshore wind projects in Taiwan. The unique design of the vessel, crafted to withstand Taiwan’s challenging maritime conditions, further demonstrates the project’s dedication to resilience and sustainability.