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DNV GL and SDMS ink collaboration agreement

By: Tom Russell 05/06/2020 DNV GL

General Windfarms

DNV GL has signed a contract with Sing Da Marine Structure (SDMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Steel Corporation (CSC) to support the government’s localisation efforts towards offshore project development and building up of the local supply chain in Taiwan.

This new collaboration between DNV GL and SDMS follows the conclusion of a partnership between DNV GL and CSC, where DNV GL experts supported CSC in the development of its Zone 29 offshore wind farm with technical inputs and specialist support.

The Taiwanese Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs aims for 20% of the country's electricity generation to come from renewable energy by 2025. Offshore wind is expected be a main contributor with accounting for around 5.7 GW out of the 30 GW planned.

On top of the 2025 goal, additional offshore wind generation capacity of 1 GW per year has been announced for the years 2026-2035 as part of the Phase III Zonal Development plans. Taking into account the 10 GW slated for the upcoming Phase III auction, a total of 15.7 GW of offshore wind will be constructed in Taiwan by 2035. Localisation requirements have been set by the government.

An SDMS spokesperson said, “As we gear up to prepare for the Phase III auctions, DNV GL’s global experience, combined with their understanding of the local requirements, will be key for us to provide top quality support structures for offshore wind projects in Taiwan.”

Minghui Zhang, Head of Section, Renewables Advisory Taiwan at DNV GL – Energy said, “DNV GL has been supporting various international and local stakeholders since the offshore wind sector started in Taiwan. We are excited to bring this knowledge into our partnership with SDMS, and looking forward to supporting more local players and knowledge sharing initiatives to help accelerate the growth of this promising market.”

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