New consortium seeks to develop projects in Taiwan
Swancor Renewable Energy
(SRE) has formed a partnership with Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology, Yeong
Guan Energy and J&V Energy Technology to jointly offshore wind projects
in Miaoli, marking the establishment of the “Taiwan Team”.
The Taiwan Team will focus on the development of Formosa 4, a fixed foundation
technology project, before transitioning to Formosa 5, which will be a
floating technology project.
The Taiwan Team pledged to unite Taiwan companies, technology and expertise
to deliver Taiwan-made renewable energy for Taiwan and as appropriate,
welcome other Taiwanese leading companies for the greater good of Taiwan.
The Taiwan Team members also committed to enter the broader Asian market.
Lucas Lin, CEO of SRE, noted: “We are very excited to once again be
a pioneer and bring local developers, suppliers and technology companies
together for the establishment of the Taiwan Team. As the first local developer,
SRE has been instrumental to the development of offshore wind in Taiwan
through our work on the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan. As the Taiwan
Government strives to make Taiwan a global leader in renewable energy,
it is our responsibility to unite as the Taiwan Team to be stronger together
instead of individual companies on their own. Taiwan needs to maintain
its identity in offshore wind and we are grateful for the partnership with
TienLi, Yeong Guan and J&V, all leaders that we are proud to stand
together with.”
K.D. Wu, Chairman of Tien Li Offshore Wind, said: “The company is appreciative
of the opportunity to be part of this Taiwan Team with the leading offshore
wind developers, suppliers and technology companies in Taiwan to develop
Formosa 4 and 5 together. Tien Li brings its immense experience as a leading
supplier for offshore wind turbines in Taiwan, the only one with any track
record, to enhance Taiwan Team and to accelerate the integration of Taiwan’s
up-stream and down-stream offshore wind industry chain. Our 21-hectare
new factory plant at Taichung Harbor installed by Tien Li totaling an NTD
3 billion investment. The production of parts at the Taichung factory has
received all requisite international certifications, allowing for the export
to the broader APAC market. As a leader in the Taiwan offshore wind supply
chain, we are proud to join hands with our Taiwan Team partners to combine
our expertise and experience to be Taiwan’s national champion.”
Richard Lee, CSO of Yeong Guan Group, stated: “Yeong Guan has been
committed to wind turbine casing R&D since 2005. We started with the
production of a 750kW turbine, and now successfully deliver 14MW turbines
to clients. We have witnessed the development progress of the offshore
wind industry and have had the opportunity to become strategic partners
with world-renowned companies to build this experience. Yeong Guan is optimistic
about the rapid growth in the global offshore wind market and believes
that in supporting the Taiwan Team, this will ensure “Taiwan supports
Taiwan” in growing renewable energy domestically. We have set up factories
with the most cutting-edge fabrication techniques in Taiwan in order to
provide high-quality products for clients all around the world. In successfully
being a global leader for our technology, we know how complicated offshore
wind can be and together as one, Taiwan Team allows us to deliver offshore
wind to international standards and to make Taiwan proud.”
Kai Tan, CEO of J&V Energy Technology, emphasised: “J&V Energy
Technology started its business in solar energy but has officially been
part of the offshore wind industry by investing in Tien Li Offshore Wind
in 2020, and TERAS Offshore early this year. Today, J&V Energy Technology
along with outstanding local developers and suppliers formed the Taiwan
Team to tackle the global energy transition and the development of offshore
wind in Taiwan. Our goal is to win the development right in next year’s
Third Zonal Development. In the past, the Taiwan Government was committed
to support the local supply chain and has flourishing result in localization.
J&V is committed to expand the localization effort to local talents,
funding, and technology to build the country’s capability of developing
its own offshore wind farm. J&V will set a solid foundation in Taiwan
with the Taiwan Team, and welcomes international business opportunities
to develop wind farms in other countries of the Asia-Pacific.”
