Siemens Gamesa's Giant to Be Erected in Taiwan

The new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine will be used in the 300 MW Hai Long 2 project in Taiwan, as announced by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) and Hai Long Offshore Wind (Hai Long). In addition, the use of the new turbine for the 1,044 MW Hai Long pipeline is being considered.

How many turbines will actually be erected there has not yet been determined, as the final investment decision of the consortium partners, Canadian power producer Northland Power and Taiwan-based developer Yushan Energy, is still pending.

The project is located about 50 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County. The contract is intended to provide Siemens Gamesa with the basis for building the necessary production facilities on site and to establish a local industrial center.

"We are thrilled that the Hai Long partners have chosen our newest machine, and are very excited to work closely in making this project the first installation of the SG 14-222 DD in Asia Pacific,” said Andreas Nauen, Offshore CEO at Siemens Gamesa.

“We are very proud to be able and reveal the planned deployment of this giant turbine in Taiwan with the Hai Long partners. It matches our shared vision to establish a competitive and sustainable offshore wind hub here for the rest of the region,” added Niels Steenberg, Executive General Manager of Siemens Gamesa Offshore for Asia-Pacific.