The first Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD wind turbine has been installed at Taiwan’s Hai Long 2A offshore wind farm. Meanwhile, the project forms part of a broader offshore wind development led by a joint venture between Northland Power, Mitsui & Co., and Gentari.
Project factsheet
- Hai Long 2: 518 MW (split into 294 MW Hai Long 2A and 224 MW Hai Long 2B)
- Hai Long 3: 504 MW
- Total turbines: 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD
- Location: 45–70 km off the coast of Changhua, Taiwan Strait
- Turbine supplier: Siemens Gamesa
- Installation vessel: Blue Wind (Shimizu Corporation)
- Main contractor: CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE)
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) completed the turbine installation using the Blue Wind, a vessel owned by Shimizu Corporation. CDWE is handling the transport and installation of foundations, turbines, and substations across both Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 wind farms.
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A total of 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD turbines will be in place once installation is complete
The Hai Long project is being developed in phases. The first phase, Hai Long 2A, now has its first turbine standing. The full development will eventually consist of 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD turbines, making Hai Long the largest offshore wind farm in Taiwan so far.
The nacelle for the turbine was assembled at Siemens Gamesa’s Taichung facility, which, notably, began expanded operations in January 2024. As a result, this marks the first time an SG 14-222 nacelle produced in Taiwan has been installed at sea.
In addition to the nacelle, the turbine includes components made in Taiwan, including towers and blade resin. This local sourcing supports Taiwan’s goal of building a strong offshore wind supply chain.
Last month, CDWE also completed the installation of the offshore topside structure for Hai Long 3. Overall, the full wind project, located in the Taiwan Strait, will help boost Taiwan’s renewable energy supply and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
