Category Archives: Wind Energy

Too Windy For Wind Power: Taiwan’s Wind Turbine Blades Blown Off

published: 2019-12-13 0:00 | editor Emma Hsu | category: News

Contrary to the popular myth, for wind power, it is not the windier the merrier. Three blades of a wind turbine were blown off in Taiwan on December 6. ... more

Vietnam Wind Expo 2020

published: 2019-11-22 13:50 | editor Alice Pan | category: Event

Date: 10-11 March, 2020 Location: Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam Website: www.neoventurecorp.com/vietnam-wind-expo-2020 To further push forward the wind power development in Vietnam and facilitate the collaboration between local and ... more

Taiwan's First Offshore Wind Farm Ready to Go on Line

published: 2019-11-18 9:30 | editor et_editor | category: News

The offshore wind farm off the coast of Miaoli County in northwestern Taiwan has been completed and is poised for grid connection, marking a milestone for the nation's wind-power development. ... more

Danish Wind Turbine Tvindkraft in Operation for Over 40 Years

published: 2019-08-21 18:30 | editor et_editor | category: News

As the pioneer for wind power worldwide, Denmark currently houses the world’s first wind turbine Tvindkraft, which has been in operation for 41 years and counting. Its lifespan is a lot higher than the standard lifespan of wind turbines, which is usually around 25 years. ... more

Offshore Wind Turbines in Taiwan Can Withstand the Impact of Typhoons and Earthquakes

published: 2019-08-20 14:53 | editor et_editor | category: News

In an effort to further develop its offshore wind power technology, the government in Taiwan has begun to further look into the capability of its offshore wind turbines in withstanding the impacts of the its most common natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes. ... more

CIP Picks Teco for Wind Farm's Onshore Substations

published: 2019-08-06 17:56 | editor Emma Hsu | category: News

When it comes to a major investment from a foreign investor, even if Taiwan does not have the relevant technology, a certain proportion of local procurement is still required. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a development fund that values local participation, has announced today (Aug 5) that it has signed an onshore substation E.P.C. contract with Teco Electric & Machinery Co., ... more

Adjustment of Angle Can Greatly Boost Power Output of Wind Farms, According to Study

published: 2019-07-10 9:30 | editor et_editor | category: News

The adjustment of the angle of a wind turbine in the front row can significantly dampen the wake effect on the fans in the back row, thereby boosting the overall power output of a wind farm by 28-47%, according to a study from Stanford University. ... more

Swancor Made a Surprise Midnight Announcement of Selling Its Offshore Wind Subsidiary

published: 2019-06-25 15:37 | editor et_editor | category: News

Swancor Holding Co. Ltd. announced in the early morning of June 21 (1:38 a.m.) that it will be selling its offshore wind power subsidiary Swancor Renewable Energy Co. as well as its shares in the Formosa II wind farm. Swancor Holding gave notice to media outlets on June 20 at 11:35 p.m. that it was going to issue a major public statement. The announcement to sell its subsidiary was made just over an hour later. ... more

CDWE Pioneers Marine Engineering in Taiwan

published: 2019-05-27 9:30 | editor et_editor | category: News

Marking a milestone for its ambitious wind-power initiative, Taiwan's first company for wind-power marine engineering CDWE inaugurated its operation on May 20. The company aims to play the role of general contractor for such engineering works as engineering design, procurement, and building and installation of wind turbines. ... more

Ørsted Finalizes Its Decision to Develop the Greater Changhua Project

published: 2019-05-06 9:30 | editor et_editor | category: News

In a press release issued on 30 April, Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted A/S announced that it will formally proceed with the first-phase construction of the Greater Changhua Project – an offshore wind farm complex located off the west coast of Taiwan. ... more