Danish energy company Ørsted has installed and energised the first offshore export cable system for its 920 megawatt (MW) Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, marking a key step toward delivering first power, the company said on Monday.
The export cable is the first of three systems that will link the project to Taiwan’s onshore power grid. The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms are located 35 to 60 kilometres off the coast of Changhua County and are expected to be fully grid-connected in 2026.
“This milestone reflects our team’s proactive planning, execution, and perseverance in a technically complex offshore environment,” Ørsted said in a statement.
The company said the energisation followed extensive pre-installation work, involving 16 vessels and a team of 45 specialised personnel to complete the operation.
Earlier in July, Ørsted finalised the installation of all 66 suction bucket jacket foundations at the site. Each foundation will support a 14MW Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbine—the largest turbine model to be deployed in the Taiwan Strait to date.
The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 projects form part of Taiwan’s broader renewable energy strategy, which aims to boost offshore wind capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Ørsted remains one of the key international developers supporting Taiwan’s offshore wind ambitions, with multiple projects under construction or development in the region.
