The first offshore wind turbine has been installed at Northland Power’s Hai Long wind farm, a 1-gigawatt project located off the coast of Taiwan, marking a key construction milestone for one of the country’s largest renewable energy developments.
The project is using Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-222 turbine model, which features a rotor diameter of 222 metres and stands over 230 metres tall. With Power Boost technology, each unit is capable of generating up to 15 megawatts, making it among the most powerful turbines deployed in Taiwanese waters to date.
“The turbine installation represents a significant achievement not only in project delivery, but also in enhancing local manufacturing and engineering capacity,” the developers said in a joint statement.
The turbine’s nacelle was assembled at Siemens Gamesa’s expanded facility in Taichung, which began operations in January 2024. The site was developed to support the Hai Long project and act as a regional production and service hub for offshore wind in the Asia-Pacific region.
Project partners noted that the installation reflects effective cooperation between domestic and international industry players, contributing to Taiwan’s broader goal of transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
