Orsted’s Taiwan wind farm substation goes online
台灣沃旭能源風場變電站投入使用
| 345 kV high-voltage system enhances stability and electricity transmission
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Orsted energized its first onshore substation for Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms on Tuesday, connecting it to Taipower’s grid. Orsted said in a press release that the milestone marks the first time a 345 kV high-voltage system has been used in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector. The system significantly improves transmission efficiency and power stability compared to the commonly used 161 kV setup in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector, per CNA. Orsted cooperated with Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation, its subsidiary Star Energy Corporation, and several equipment suppliers. It reported that over 80% of construction work was completed by domestic firms, creating about 500 jobs and surpassing 1 million safe working hours. According to Orsted, the substation features several engineering firsts, including the world’s largest variable shunt reactor, manufactured by Siemens Energy, rated at 320 MVAr. Other innovations include prefabricated construction and a sustainable cooling system. Orsted Managing Director of the Greater Changhua offshore wind farms Jayaram Naidu said the completion reflects the company’s commitment to supporting Taiwan’s clean energy goals. He noted that the project sets new standards for offshore wind infrastructure and industry collaboration. Looking ahead, Orsted said that its second onshore substation is expected to complete energization testing in Q3. |
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| Michael Nakhiengchanh, Taiwan News, Staff Writer | |
| 2025-04-16 |
