Yesterday, the Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm was inaugurated in Taiwan, marking completion of construction activities which represent a total installed capacity of 300 MW. Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, has lead project development activities for Zhong Neng on behalf of the project’s owners, a joint venture including majority owner Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI IV Fund and China Steel Corporation. COP is the exclusive offshore wind developer for CIP.
Zhong Neng is the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan to be completed ahead of schedule and is the second offshore wind farm completed in Taiwan this year by COP and CIP, following the inauguration of the 600MW Changfang & Xidao project.
Zhong Neng is located 17 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County in Taiwan and consists of 31 turbines and foundations. When fully operational, Zhong Neng will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 300,000 local households and will deliver an annual expected CO2 reduction of 550,000 tons. The project meets the highest localization requirements in the history of Taiwan’s offshore wind power.
Zhong Neng received local content plan approval from the Taiwan government in November 2019 and the first turbine was installed in May 2024. Full grid connection is expected by year-end.
“Zhong Neng is not only developed with the participation of a local company but also bears the highest localization requirements among wind farms in Taiwan,” said COP Vice President and Zhong Neng CEO Joris Hol. “In this emerging industry environment, the successful completion of the project is due to the dedicated efforts of the Zhong Neng team and the close collaboration of all suppliers throughout the process. Together, they overcame numerous challenges, broke through manufacturing bottlenecks, accelerated the learning curve, and successfully navigated the harsh and ever-changing offshore working conditions, pushing the project forward steadily and safely.“
“This milestone is more than just a construction achievement; it symbolizes both COP and CIP’s continued commitment to renewable energy development and the energy transition in Asia,” said Jesper Krarup Holst, Partner and Head of APAC at COP. “The success of Zhong Neng underscores the potential of offshore wind in addressing global energy needs and sets a benchmark for future projects in the region.”
COP and CIP have been committed to offshore wind in Taiwan and have invested significantly in developing Taiwan’s offshore wind projects, supply networks and fostering a strong industry ecosystem. On behalf of CIP, COP is leading development for three offshore wind projects in Taiwan with a combined capacity of approximately 1,400 MW: Changfang & Xidao (600MW), Zhong Neng (300MW), and Fengmiao (500MW).
