Changhua Solar-Plus-Storage Project Sets New Benchmark as TaiPu Energy Secures EPC Contract
TaiPu Energy announced on August 10 that it has secured a 48 MW solar PV combined with 185.7 MWh energy storage system project in Changhua County, developed by HEXA Renewables. The project is scheduled to be grid-connected in the first quarter of 2027 and commence commercial operation in the second quarter. Comprising two adjacent solar PV farms and a large-scale energy storage system, the project is poised to become Taiwan’s largest PV+BESS solar-plus-storage facility upon completion. TaiPu Energy will oversee the entire EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) process, including system integration, project construction, testing, and grid connection.
Feng Hao-xiang, General Manager of TaiPu Energy, stated that large-scale solar-plus-storage projects require the integration of multiple components, including power system design, equipment integration, construction, energy management system (EMS) control, and long-term operation and maintenance. These elements collectively test a company’s overall capabilities. The project will utilize Fluence Energy’s storage systems, with TaiPu and Fluence jointly providing 17 years of operation and maintenance services. This collaboration combines Fluence’s global technical expertise with TaiPu’s local team to ensure the system’s long-term stable operation.
Energy Storage System Bridges Supply-Demand Gap, Enhances Renewable Energy Efficiency
As Taiwan’s installed renewable energy capacity continues to grow, the mismatch between solar PV generation peaks and electricity demand periods has become increasingly pronounced. TaiPu Energy noted that solar-plus-storage integration technology can store excess solar power generated during the day and release it during peak grid or demand periods. This not only improves renewable energy utilization efficiency but also enhances grid dispatch flexibility. The project’s 185.7 MWh storage capacity will help alleviate power supply-demand imbalances in Changhua, providing more stable support for the local grid.