The Hai Long initiative consists of two offshore wind farms: Hai Long 2, with a capacity of 518 MW, and Hai Long 3, with 504 MW. Hai Long 2 is divided into two segments—Hai Long 2A (294 MW) and Hai Long 2B (224 MW)—and the project is being developed in three phases. The recently installed turbine marks a milestone for Hai Long 2A.
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) managed the installation of the turbine at Hai Long 2A, utilizing Shimizu Corporation’s turbine installation vessel, Blue Wind. CDWE is tasked with transporting and installing the foundations, turbines, and offshore substations for both Hai Long wind farms. The completed 1 GW Hai Long project will include 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD turbines, making it Taiwan’s largest offshore wind farm to date, according to CDWE.
The turbine’s nacelle was manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s expanded facility in Taichung, which began increased operations in January 2024. This nacelle is the first SG 14-222 model produced in Taiwan and installed offshore. The turbine also incorporates locally sourced components, including towers and blade resin, supporting regional manufacturing efforts.
Last month, CDWE completed the installation of the offshore topside on the jacket foundation for the Hai Long 3 wind farm, further advancing the project’s progress. The Hai Long wind farms are expected to contribute significantly to Taiwan’s renewable energy goals, providing clean energy through advanced technology and local collaboration.
