Offshore substation top section voyage bound for Taiwan, en route from Phase II of Taipower construction
The Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II (TPC Phase II) is making significant strides, with the completion of its offshore substation topside in Vietnam and its current journey towards Taiwan. This 300 MW project, selected by the Taiwanese government for development in 2025, is set to contribute significantly to Taiwan's renewable energy sector.
The offshore substation topside, which integrates all electrical systems, transformers, control systems, and operational utilities, weighs a substantial 3,900 tonnes. It is currently on its way to Taiwan, following a completion ceremony held on 26 June at the PetroVietnam Shipyard construction yard in Vung Tau.
The TPC Phase II project is located offshore Taiwan, with the first jacket foundation installed at the wind farm site in March 2025. The specifics of the transportation for the topside are not yet detailed, but it is expected to reach its destination in the near future.
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), a major player in Taiwan's energy sector, is the developer of the TPC Phase II project. For other Taipower wind farm projects, companies such as Foxwell Energy Co., Ltd. have been involved as EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors. However, specific details on the EPC contractor for TPC Phase II are not provided in the available information.
In April 2018, the TPC Phase II was one of the eleven projects selected by the Taiwanese government to be developed in 2025. This marks a significant step forward for Taiwan's renewable energy ambitions, with the TPC Phase II project being the first-ever offshore substation delivery for the company.
For more detailed information on the project, including specific contractors and technical specifications, further research into project documentation or official announcements might be necessary. LS Marine Solutions has already signed a contract to lay submarine cables for the wind farm, indicating that the project is progressing steadily.
As the TPC Phase II offshore wind farm nears completion, it is set to join Taiwan's growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for the nation.
The offshore substation topside, weighing 3,900 tonnes, is a testament to the integration of advanced technology in the energy industry, as it houses electrical systems, transformers, control systems, and operational utilities. Upon its arrival in Taiwan, it will bring the Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II closer to its goal of significantly expanding Taiwan's renewable energy sector, particularly the finance sector that supports such ventures.
