The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project has achieved an important milestone in its advancement. This installation is located 45 to 70 kilometers offshore of Changhua County, Taiwan. Specifically, Century Wind Power has shipped 21 of their three-legged jacket foundations. This milestone accomplishment is a significant step toward building the biggest offshore wind project in the Asia-Pacific region. The project includes a total installed capacity of more than 1GW and includes 73 turbines. It is scheduled to enter full commercial operation by the end of 2026.
The Hai Long project includes two main components: Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3. The wind farm will be installed in water depths from 35 meters to 60 meters. As the project progresses, it has emphasized local partnerships and supply chain development, signing over 100 contracts with Taiwanese suppliers during its construction phase.
Local Partnerships and Economic Impact
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project represents a major increase to Taiwan’s renewable energy targets. It provides tremendous economic opportunity to the balance of the region. Contracts signed with Taiwanese suppliers have exceeded $4 billion. This outstanding overall total is testament to our determination to get the local industry going and growing. This strategy is intended to build a career pipeline and jumpstart economic development within Kent County.
Tim Kittelhake, CEO and project director of the Hai Long project said they were confident of the positive local impact.
“As the largest offshore wind project in APAC [Asia-Pacific], we have signed over 100 contracts with Taiwanese suppliers during [the] construction phase, with a total value exceeding $4bn. Now, as we move toward grid connection and prepare to enter the O&M phase, we are confident that IOG Wind’s strong technical expertise and mature management capabilities will ensure the stable, safe, and efficient operation of the Hai Long wind farm after commercial operation, while also supporting the long-term development of Taiwan’s offshore wind supply chain.” – Tim Kittelhake
Commitment to Sustainable Energy
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project is a stellar example of this ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions. IOG Wind, formerly CWind Taiwan, has secured an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement for the project. This is no small feat, and this accomplishment bears witness to the tenacity they’ve thrown behind making it work. Vincent Tsai, chair of IOG, stressed the firm’s commitment to improving Taiwan’s domestic supply chain.
“Following IOG’s full acquisition of CWind Taiwan (IOG Wind was formerly known as CWind Taiwan), we are proud that our professional strengths remain consistently acknowledged by clients. Through innovative and optimized solutions, and by further advancing Taiwan’s local supply chain, IOG Wind will support Hai Long in maximizing performance and revenue throughout its life cycle, while contributing to Taiwan’s sustainable energy future.” – IOG Wind
Future Outlook
As Taiwan continues to make strides towards its energy transition, the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project will certainly be a key player in the country’s energy future. Like Big Blue, the project is looking for operations to begin in late 2026. Its completion will be a huge step toward expanding offshore wind energy generation throughout the entire region. The focus on local suppliers and partnerships will enhance the project’s efficiency and contribute to Taiwan’s broader goals of achieving energy independence and sustainability.