The Zhong Neng offshore wind turbine, located off Changhua County in Taiwan, has produced its first power, a major milestone for the 300 MW project. Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and China Steel Corporation (CSC), the project is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2024.
A Strategic Project for Energy Transition
In November 2019, Zhong Neng received local content plan approval from the Taiwanese government, meeting the highest localization requirements. This achievement follows closely on the heels of the inauguration of Changfang-Xidao, another CIP-owned offshore project. Zhong Neng’s first wind turbine was installed in May 2024, and a third of the turbines are now in place. Offshore work is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2024, with full grid connection before the end of the year.
Successful collaboration and execution
Mads Skovgaard Andersen, partner at CIP, expressed his satisfaction at reaching this milestone, underlining the fruitful collaboration with CSC. “The successful delivery of the first power demonstrates our joint project execution capabilities,” he said. Zhong Neng Chairman Wang Shyi-chin also praised the concerted efforts of the project’s shareholders and partners, highlighting the successful installation of foundations and electrical installations earlier this year.
Progress and outlook
Once fully operational, Zhong Neng will supply power to around 300,000 homes in Taiwan, marking a significant step forward for the country’s energy ambitions. Since entering Taiwan in 2017, CIP has invested heavily in offshore wind projects, developing a robust industrial ecosystem and local supply networks. CIP and its partners currently manage three offshore wind projects in Taiwan, with a total capacity of 1,400 MW: Changfang-Xidao (600 MW), Zhong Neng (300 MW) and Fengmiao (500 MW).
Further installation of the turbines and full grid connection expected by the end of the year are crucial to ensuring the delivery of sustainable, renewable energy to Taiwanese homes. The success of this milestone reinforces CIP’s position as a leader in the development of offshore wind projects in Asia.
### Meta-description :
The 300 MW Zhong Neng offshore wind project in Taiwan, developed by CIP and CSC, has delivered its first energy, marking a key step towards completion in 2024.
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Zhong Neng first offshore energy
### Country :
Denmark, Taiwan
### Companies :
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, China Steel Corporation
### Tags :
Zhong Neng, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, China Steel Corporation, offshore wind energy, Changhua County, Taiwan, energy transition
### Theme :
Sector innovation
### Photo Ideas :
1. A panoramic view of the Zhong Neng offshore wind turbines off the coast of Changhua County.
2. An image of the CIP and CSC project team celebrating the first energy production at the site.
