Ørsted has successfully installed the offshore substation (OSS) for its 920MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, marking a key milestone in the project’s construction, the Danish energy company said on [date].
The substation’s jacket foundation and topside were transported by Boskalis’s Mighty Servant 3 and Transshelf vessels, with Heerema Marine Contractors’ heavy-lift vessel Aegir completing the installation. Ørsted described the process as smooth despite challenging weather conditions.
An Ørsted spokesperson said: “This achievement is a significant step in our journey, from the initial steel cut back in July 2023, to the Seatrium sail-away in February from Singapore to Taiwan, culminating in the installation of the OSS jacket foundation and final topside.”
The company also completed the first export cable installation and is preparing to install 66 suction bucket jacket foundations and wind turbines following the arrival of the Wind Maker vessel in Taiwan.
“This success is proof of the dedication and expertise of our team, who maintained the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environment,” the spokesperson added.
The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms, featuring 66 Siemens Gamesa 14MW turbines, are expected to finish offshore installation by late 2025 and begin full operations in 2026. Once completed, they will contribute significantly to Taiwan’s renewable energy targets.
