The 180MW Rui Li 1 floating wind project, developed by a consortium comprising IX Renewables, Hexicon, and GF Corporation, is set to participate in Taiwan's inaugural Floating Wind Demonstration and will make its debut at Energy Taiwan 2024 this October.
The project, located 21 kilometers off Hsinchu County, has successfully passed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), marking the first stage of its preliminary review this year. The wind farm, which will be installed in water depths ranging from 75 to 95 meters, has the potential to host 12 floating turbines, collectively generating approximately 833GWh of electricity annually. This output is sufficient to power around 205,000 households.
Lars Hummel, a representative for the project in Taiwan, emphasized the strategic importance of the Rui Li 1 project, stating, “Rui Li 1 Floating Offshore Wind values Taiwan as a crucial market due to its deepwater potential in the Taiwan Strait.” He further noted that the project is “well-positioned to address the complex challenges associated with floating wind projects with robust engineering capabilities and global insights, while maintaining a strong local presence to navigate both the technical and market-specific challenges.”
As Taiwan enters a new phase of offshore wind development, Hummel expressed excitement about participating in the upcoming floating wind demonstration. He remarked, “We are excited to participate in the upcoming floating wind demonstration to support the energy transition in Taiwan with the joint effort from our partners, presenting the advancing floating wind innovation and technology as well as world-class expertise, and to cultivate and explore a pioneering floating wind sector in Taiwan.”
