Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 22, TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. held the groundbreaking ceremony for the onshore substation of the 500 MW Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm at Taichung Port. The project’s EPC contractor confirmed that the ceremony marked the official start of construction for the wind farm’s onshore facilities.

The Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm includes the development of the 500 MW offshore wind farm’s onshore substation and related infrastructure, with completion scheduled for 2027. Once operational, the wind farm is expected to generate approximately 1.97 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by 1.176 million tonnes per year.

A notable aspect of Fengmiao Wind Farm is its corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). Green electricity from the project will be supplied directly to six companies—Google, Sino-American Silicon Products, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone Telecommunications, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), and MediaTek. This arrangement makes Fengmiao Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm to bypass the traditional feed-in tariff model and directly serve multiple corporate customers.

TECO is partnering with Pacific Engineering & Constructors to handle design, civil, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) works, while EDS International is responsible for architectural design. The collaboration aims to ensure the onshore substation and supporting facilities are completed efficiently and meet technical and safety standards.

The project is part of Taiwan’s broader offshore wind development strategy, supporting the country’s transition to renewable energy and carbon reduction goals. By directly supplying corporate users, Fengmiao sets a precedent for market-based renewable electricity procurement, encouraging private sector participation in clean energy adoption.

TECO emphasized the environmental benefits of the project, noting the significant reduction in carbon emissions and the contribution to Taiwan’s sustainable energy targets. The wind farm will also enhance grid reliability in the Taichung region by integrating large-scale offshore wind generation with onshore power infrastructure.

Overall, the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm represents a major step in Taiwan’s offshore wind expansion, combining corporate PPAs, advanced engineering, and international collaboration to deliver a large-scale renewable energy project while contributing to national decarbonization efforts.