{"id":178912,"date":"2024-08-12T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T19:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/first-floating-eolian-park-of-taiwan\/"},"modified":"2024-08-12T16:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:06:17","slug":"first-floating-eolian-park-of-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/first-floating-eolian-park-of-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"BlueFloat Energy unveiled location of Taiwan&#8217;s first floating wind farm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BlueFloat Energy announced a few days ago the location of <strong>Taiwan&#8217;s first floating wind farm, called &#8220;Winds of September Phase 1&#8221;<\/strong>.\nThis project is part of the upcoming Floating Demonstration Program that the Taiwanese government plans to launch by the end of 2024. <\/p>\n\n<p>The<strong>&#8220;Winds of September Phase 1<\/strong>&#8221; project will involve the installation of up to <strong>12 floating platforms with a total capacity of 180 MW<\/strong>, located 23 km off the coast of the city of Hsinchu.\nFrom its start-up in 2021, this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/windsofseptember.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project<\/a><\/strong> has been developed with a meticulous approach, including a floating lidar campaign to assess energy performance. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winds of September Phase 1: Taiwan&#8217;s first floating wind farm<\/h2>\n\n<p>Site selection and project design have been guided by a thorough environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process, as well as geophysical studies analyzing ground conditions.\nThese efforts ensure that the project is tailored to Taiwan&#8217;s unique environmental constraints and natural conditions. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"location of Taiwan's first floating offshore wind farm\" class=\"wp-image-178840\" style=\"width:692px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2-624x351.webp 624w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/BlueFloat-Energy-revelo-la-ubicacion-del-primer-parque-eolico-marino-flotante-de-Taiwan-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exact location of Taiwan&#8217;s first floating wind farm.\nSource: BlueFloat Energy <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>In collaboration with the Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC), BlueFloat Energy is working on analyzing local supply chain capacity for the manufacture of mooring and anchoring systems for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/base-turbines-floating-marine-wind-energy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"150175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floating offshore wind energy<\/a><\/strong>.\nThis agreement reaffirms the company&#8217;s commitment to the development of a competitive offshore wind industry in Taiwan. <\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to the collaboration with MIRDC, the company has worked closely with local communities, including the Hsinchu Fishermen&#8217;s Association, to ensure harmonious integration of the project with the local environment and activities.\nStakeholder involvement has been key to the success of the environmental and social assessments. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The future of floating wind energy<\/h2>\n\n<p>Carlos Martin, CEO of BlueFloat Energy, expressed confidence that Taiwan will continue to develop a strong offshore wind industry, moving from fixed projects on the bottom to innovative <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/wind-farms-provided-electricity\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"165011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floating wind farms<\/a><\/strong>.\nThis project represents a technological breakthrough and an opportunity to create jobs and promote sustainable economic growth in the region. <\/p>\n\n<p>The company continues to lead the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, with projects that reflect its commitment to global decarbonization and innovation in renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on social networks and don&#8217;t miss any of our publications!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inspenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Source and photos:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluefloat.com\/bluefloat-energy-set-to-deliver-taiwans-first-floating-offshore-wind-farm-announces-site-location-for-upcoming-demonstration-program-and-partners-with-mirdc-to-enhance-local-supply-chain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlueFloat Energy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project involves direct collaboration with local communities, such as the Hsinchu Fishermen&#8217;s 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