Skyborn Renewables and its partners in Yunneng Wind Power have announced that the 640-megawatt Yunlin offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan, has reached full power production.
All 80 Siemens Gamesa turbines, each with a capacity of 8 MW, have been installed and are now generating electricity, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
The Yunlin project is a joint venture between Skyborn, TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO Group), and Sojitz Corporation. The partners are responsible for the construction and ongoing operation of the wind farm.
With an estimated annual output of 2,400 GWh, the Yunlin farm is expected to meet 90% of the non-industrial electricity needs of Yunlin County. Additionally, it will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1.2 million tons per year.
Patrick Lammers, CEO of Skyborn Renewables, commented, “I’m proud to see the 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm now generating at full capacity. This project is a testament to our commitment to creating lasting value for our partners and society and delivering on our promises.”
Following the expected commercial operations date (COD) in June 2025, TotalEnergies will assume the lead role in technical operations management, while Skyborn will continue to oversee other management services.
Olivier Jouny, Senior Vice President of Renewables at TotalEnergies, expressed satisfaction with the completion of the project, stating, “We are pleased with the completion of the Yunlin offshore wind farm, which is now producing at its planned capacity. The 640 MW project, realized together with our partners, will help Taiwan reach its 2025 target of 5.7 GW of offshore wind power.”
Jiraporn Sirikum, President of EGCO Group, also praised the project, saying, “The achievement fulfils EGCO Group’s business strategy that addresses sustainable growth across all dimensions by balancing business opportunities, profitability, and our low-carbon organizational targets.”
Takefumi Nishikawa, Executive Officer of Sojitz, thanked the project’s stakeholders, noting, “We extend our deepest gratitude to our valued partners, senior lenders, EPC contractors, and all stakeholders, which have been crucial in making this project a reality.”
The Yunlin wind farm is situated in the Taiwan Strait, between 8 and 17 kilometers off Taiwan’s west coast, with water depths of up to 35 meters. The electricity generated is fed into the Taiwanese grid via two onshore substations in Yunlin County, under two 20-year power purchase agreements with Taiwan Power Company.
The project was supported by a financial consortium formed in 2019, including both Taiwanese and international banks, as well as export credit agencies.
