Taiwan's First GW-Scale Offshore Wind Impact Assessment Report Released
Ørsted released the report Value Beyond Megawatts today (29), marking Taiwan's first systematic quantitative assessment of the social and environmental impacts of GW-scale offshore wind farm development. The report highlights that the Greater Changhua offshore wind farms not only provide stable green electricity but will also deliver measurable long-term benefits to local communities, the natural environment, and economic development. Ørsted Taiwan President Christy Wang stated that offshore wind power is a critical option for achieving net-zero emissions and economic growth, with its value extending beyond carbon reduction to positive impacts on society, the environment, and local communities.
Wang emphasized that this study is the first to quantify the comprehensive benefits of offshore wind power using scientific methods, aiming to provide a more transparent and evidence-based reference for Taiwan's energy transition. The Greater Changhua Southeast and Southwest Phase 1 wind farms were completed and connected to the grid in 2024. With the expected completion of Southwest Phase 2 and the Northwest wind farms in 2026, the total installed capacity will reach 1,820MW, making it one of Taiwan's largest offshore wind farm clusters.
920MW of Green Power Integrated into Google's Net-Zero Strategy
Ørsted has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Google, supplying 920MW of electricity from the Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and West 4 wind farms to Google under a 20-year contract. This collaboration will support Google's net-zero carbon goals in Taiwan while reflecting the urgent demand for stable green power among international tech giants. The green electricity from the Greater Changhua wind farms will prioritize supply to the Central Taiwan Science Park and industrial clusters in central Taiwan, helping high-tech manufacturing and semiconductor industries address growing electricity demand.