Danish turbine inspection, repair, and maintenance company Swire Renewable Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwanese manufacturer Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Co. The agreement, formalized in Taipei, marks a key step towards delivering operations and maintenance (O&M) services in Taiwan's offshore turbine industry and other parts of the Asia Pacific region.
During the ceremony, Tien Li President K D Wu expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to embark on this strategic collaboration with Swire Renewable Energy. By combining our expertise in blade manufacturing with SRE's industry-leading mechanical, electrical, and blade-related wind turbine services, we aim to elevate operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth in the offshore wind sector.”
Swire Renewable Energy's CEO, Ryan Smith, echoed Wu's sentiments, highlighting the potential of the partnership to enhance offshore wind operations. “Swire Renewable Energy is looking forward to collaborating with a strong partner in Tien Li, particularly given our recent acquisition of blade repair specialist Altitec, and Tien Li's blade manufacturing experience,” said Smith. “The companies share a common mission to advance the efficiency and sustainability of offshore wind operations in Taiwan, and we look forward to expanding our service coverage with this new partnership.”
As part of the collaboration, Swire and Tien Li intend to develop a large pool of Taiwanese technicians with a broad skill set in blade repair, electrical and mechanical maintenance, offshore marine logistics services, and wind turbine operations and maintenance. Swire Renewable Energy, which opened offices in Taiwan in 2023, has established a strong presence on the island, contributing to key projects such as Greater Changhua, Yunlin, Chang Fang Xi Dao, and Zhong Neng offshore wind farm projects in the last 24 months.
The agreement signifies a shared commitment to advancing the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of offshore wind farms in Taiwan and other Asia Pacific markets.
