The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project has achieved a key local content milestone with the delivery of 21 jacket foundations manufactured by Taiwan-based Century Wind Power, the project’s developers said on Friday.
The three-legged steel structures, each standing over 90 metres tall and weighing approximately 2,000 tonnes, are the largest of their kind produced for a Taiwanese offshore wind farm to date, according to Hai Long.
The foundations were fabricated at Century Wind Power’s recently commissioned “Twin Tower” facility, marking the first full-scale assembly completed at the new site. The project also represents the first application in Taiwan of an advanced hydraulic gripper system used in jacket fabrication.
“In partnership with Century Wind Power, the Hai Long Project is committed to advancing industry localisation and renewable energy policies,” said Tim Kittelhake, chief executive and project director of Hai Long.
“We extend our appreciation to the Industrial Development Administration and the Energy Administration for their guidance and support,” he added. “This demonstrates that Taiwan is capable of supporting the nation’s offshore wind ambitions and continues to attract investment in complex, large-scale infrastructure.”
The 1-gigawatt Hai Long project is being developed through a joint venture between Canada’s Northland Power, Japan’s Mitsui & Co, and Malaysia’s Gentari. Completion is expected in 2026.
The milestone highlights Taiwan’s growing domestic offshore wind manufacturing capabilities as the country accelerates efforts to scale up renewable energy deployment and strengthen local supply chains.
