TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Energy company Orsted announced its “Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind New Technology Alliance” on Thursday (May 24)/
Established to enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese suppliers in green energy, it is led by Orsted. Companies in the alliance include T. Y. Lin Taiwan Engineering Consultants for wind farm design, Walsin Energy Cable System for cable design, and others, per CNA.
In a press release, Orsted Taiwan Chair Christy Wang (汪欣潔) said this new technology alliance will significantly boost Orsted’s technical capabilities and build international competitiveness of its local supply chain.
“Since day one Orsted has been dedicated to helping local suppliers acquire essential manufacturing technology for offshore wind power,” Wang said. “As we progress into the Zonal Development phase, we will leverage the Greater Changhua 3 Offshore Wind Farm as a platform for pioneering new technologies with local suppliers.”
If Orsted’s Greater Changhua 3 offshore wind farm is successful in the current auction round, T. Y. Lin, Century Wind Power, and CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of suction bucket jacket foundations for the wind farm, the company said.
The company said it looks forward to collaborating with Taiwanese suppliers to expand business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market. “This new technology alliance will enable Taiwan’s offshore wind industry to prosper in Asia-Pacific while accelerating the energy transition in the region,” it said.
