The 640-megawatt (MW) Yunlin offshore wind farm off Taiwan’s west coast has entered full commercial operation, project developer Yunneng Wind Power said on Thursday.
The wind farm, comprising 80 turbines spread across 82 square kilometres in water depths ranging from 7 to 35 metres, reached full grid connection in January 2025. It is now fully licensed and has met all regulatory and contractual conditions under its financing agreement.
Yunneng is a joint venture between Skyborn Renewables, TotalEnergies, EGCO Group and Sojitz Corporation. Following the start of commercial operations, TotalEnergies will lead technical management of the site, with Skyborn continuing to oversee other management functions.
The facility is expected to generate approximately 2,400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually—enough to meet the needs of more than 600,000 households. According to Yunneng, this will supply around 90% of the non-industrial power demand in Yunlin County and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 1.2 million tonnes per year.
“Throughout this journey, the project has established new models of collaboration with local suppliers and financing of green energy projects in Taiwan,” said Yunneng Chairperson Xian-Shuen. “It has also embraced environmental protection and community engagement. This landmark offshore wind farm will continue to dedicate its commitment to achieve operational excellence over the next 30 years.”
Electricity generated by the project is transmitted via two onshore substations in Yunlin County under two 20-year power purchase agreements with state-owned utility Taiwan Power Company.
The project is supported by a financing consortium that includes both Taiwanese and international banks as well as export credit agencies. The development is part of Taiwan’s broader strategy to increase renewable energy capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
