The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project has completed the offshore installation of the first wind turbine for the Hai Long 3 wind farm, marking a key construction milestone and signalling that the project is entering a critical phase.
The turbine’s nacelle was assembled in Taiwan at Siemens Gamesa’s nacelle assembly facility in Taichung. Offshore installation work was carried out by CDWE, which the project described as Taiwan’s leading large-scale offshore wind marine engineering contractor. The combination of local assembly and offshore installation marks further progress in establishing offshore wind technology within Taiwan.
The project said the milestone also reflects progress in meeting its localization commitments alongside national renewable energy targets. In the nacelle segment, the project built on the mandatory requirements for Hai Long 2A by extending its cooperation with Siemens Gamesa to include local procurement for the Hai Long 2B and Hai Long 3 wind farms.
A total of 73 locally assembled nacelles were completed this month and are currently being transported offshore for installation, according to the project.
Tim Kittelhake, CEO and Project Director of the Hai Long Project, said the successful installation of the first turbine at Hai Long 3 demonstrated the synergy between the project team and local contractors as the development moves steadily toward full grid connection. He added that close cooperation with the local supply chain not only fulfills localization requirements but also raises the technical and quality standards of Taiwanese suppliers, enabling them to compete in the international market.
