BlueFloat Energy has taken further steps in Taiwan's floating offshore wind industry by signing collaboration agreements with the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) and CR Classification Society. These agreements focus on the design and analysis of floating offshore wind systems suited to Taiwan's environmental conditions.
In addition, BlueFloat Energy formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Taiwan University's Ocean Center (NTUOC) for a morpho-dynamic study as part of its Winds of September project. These partnerships aim to support the company's bid for Taiwan's Floating Wind Demonstration Program.
At the Energy Taiwan conference, BlueFloat Energy and SOIC signed an agreement, alongside CR, to address the challenges posed by Taiwan's marine environment and regulatory framework. The collaboration will include studies on local geography and climate to inform system design for floating offshore wind technologies.
Michael Pinkerton, country manager for Taiwan at BlueFloat Energy, noted the company's ongoing efforts, saying, “Since entering the market, we have been actively engaging with the Taiwanese government, industry, and academia to drive technological advancements, particularly for floating wind technologies.” The Winds of September Project – Phase I, located off the coast of Hsinchu City, is set to install up to 12 floating platforms with a capacity of 180 MW.
BlueFloat Energy continues its preparations for Taiwan's Floating Wind Demonstration Program, expected to launch later this year.
