HEXA Renewables has made a major contribution to the transition to clean energy by commissioning the world’s largest floating offshore solar plant . Located in Changhua County, Taiwan, the facility covers 347 hectares and has a total capacity of 373 MWac .
Backed by global infrastructure fund I Squared Capital and in collaboration with the Taiwanese government, this project exemplifies the next generation of energy innovation.
The largest offshore floating solar plant
Started in 2020, the first phase was built by Chenya Energy, a subsidiary of I Squared, with a production of 181 MWac. Following the acquisition by HEXA Renewables, a second phase of 192 MWac was added, consolidating this plant as a benchmark model in the renewable energy sector.
This plant is impressive in its scale and contributes significantly to Taiwan’s ambitious decarbonisation goals as the country seeks to achieve 20 GW of renewable energy by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
With the capacity to supply clean energy to 74,000 homes and reduce 136,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, this project stands out as a crucial step forward in reducing the global carbon footprint .
Taiwan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Source: HEXA Renewables
The launch of this solar plant has been made possible thanks to public-private cooperation, combining HEXA Renewables’ technological expertise with Taiwan’s progressive energy policies. This project marks a step forward in sustainable marine energy and demonstrates the potential of floating facilities to boost community energy security and support the fight against climate change.
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Source: HEXA Renewables
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