Vestas has secured a 495-megawatt (MW) order from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the Fengmiao 1 offshore wind project, located off the coast of Taichung, Taiwan. The order includes 33 V236-15.0MW turbines and a long-term service agreement to ensure optimal performance of the assets, the company announced.
This deal marks Vestas's first firm order for the V236-15.0MW turbine model in Taiwan. The project is set to be completed by the end of 2027.
Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are honoured to deepen our partnership with CIP on the Fengmiao I project, our inaugural venture in Taiwan featuring the V236-15.0 MW turbine.” He added, “This project marks the start of construction for Taiwan's first Round 3 offshore wind project and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative clean energy solutions and supporting Taiwan's ambitious renewable energy goals.”
The Fengmiao 1 project will play a pivotal role in Taiwan's renewable energy transition, with a focus on sustainable offshore wind energy development in the Asia Pacific region. Patel emphasized Vestas's ongoing support for the region's energy goals, saying, “By leveraging our world-class technology and operational expertise, we aim to contribute significantly to the region's sustainable energy infrastructure and drive the growth of offshore wind energy in Asia Pacific.”
Mark Wainwright, CEO of the Fengmiao 1 project, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, saying, “We are proud to collaborate with Vestas for the third time in Taiwan, and even more so to be the first to deploy their cutting-edge V236-15.0 MW turbine.” He added, “This milestone reflects our ambition to lead with innovation and set new benchmarks in performance, reliability, and sustainability. We are confident that, together, we will deliver the Fengmiao I project on schedule, safely, and to the highest standards.”
Wainwright further emphasized the importance of the project in supporting Taiwan's energy transition and long-term renewable energy goals.
The project is part of Taiwan's broader efforts to expand its offshore wind capacity, which is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the country's renewable energy targets.
