1 GW Hai Long offshore wind farm powers up
The Hai Long offshore wind project has reached a major milestone ahead of schedule, successfully connecting to Taiwan’s grid and progressing toward full commercial operation by 2027.
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Taiwan: The Hai Long offshore wind project, a 1 GW development off the coast of Taiwan, has delivered its first power to the grid, achieving energization ahead of its original schedule.
Jointly developed by Northland Power, Gentari, and Mitsui & Co., the project is now connected to Taipower’s grid via the ChangOne substation. Full commercial operations are expected in 2027.
In addition to energizing the wind farm, the developers have successfully commissioned both offshore and onshore substations, highlighting steady construction progress.
Tim Kittelhake, CEO and Project Director of the Hai Long Project, thanked government agencies, contractors, and local communities for their support, and emphasized the commitment to safety and collaboration as the project advances.
So far, 14 of the 73 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD turbines have been installed. Power generated at 66 kV is transmitted via inter-array cables to the offshore substation, converted to 220 kV, and then delivered to the onshore substation. It is reduced to 161 kV before being integrated into the national grid.
The Hai Long project is a key component of Taiwan’s energy transition strategy, aimed at increasing offshore wind capacity and strengthening energy security.
Source: offshorewind.biz
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