Siemens Gamesa has completed the first global installation of its SG 14-236 offshore wind turbine at Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, marking a milestone for the 14-megawatt model.
The project is part of the 920 megawatt (MW) Greater Changhua 2b and 4 development, one of Taiwan’s key offshore wind initiatives aimed at expanding the island’s renewable energy capacity.
“This is the first-ever installation of the SG 14-236 wind turbine globally, and we are proud to see it happen in Taiwan – a growing hub for offshore wind innovation,” Siemens Gamesa said in a statement.
The company expressed appreciation for its project partners, noting, “A huge thank you to Ørsted, partners and our teams who made this milestone possible.”
Earlier in April, Ørsted announced the successful installation of the first of 66 suction bucket jacket foundations at the same site. The combined efforts contribute to Taiwan’s goal of increasing its offshore wind power capacity as part of a broader transition to renewable energy.
The SG 14-236 turbine features a 236-metre rotor and is among the largest offshore wind turbines currently being deployed. While the model has now been installed for the first time in Taiwan, Siemens Gamesa’s earlier 222-metre rotor turbines were installed at Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West wind farm off the coast of Scotland last year.
Ørsted and Siemens Gamesa are key players in Taiwan’s offshore wind market, which has seen rapid growth in recent years as the government seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
