Taipei, 21st October 2023 –“Huanyang” Offshore Wind Project, hold by EDF Renewables (80,1%) and Taiya Renewable (19,9%), is now renamed as “Wei Lan Hai Changhua” Offshore Wind Project. “Wei Lan Hai” means a bright blue sea, th inspiration comes from “Côte Azur” – one of the most touristic and iconic landscapes of France located in the Mediterranean coastline in South France. While the logo design of the ocean wave and shape of wind turbines indicates this is an offshore wind project with a touch of unique local landmark – the Fangyuan Lighthouse in Changhua, the “Wei Lan Hai” also presents its deep connection with local communities.
The 440MW Wei Lan Hai Changhua Project is located off the shore of Changhua County. The wind farm will use fixed-bottom foundations. With the awarded grid connection year in 2027, the wind farm is designed to generate 1.6 billion kWh/year, equivalent to a year’s electricity consumption of 460,000 households.
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At the end of 2022, EDF Renewables operates a net installed wind and solar capacity of 11.4 GW worldwide.
Mainly present in Europe and North America, EDF Renewables is pursuing its development by taking a position in promising emerging markets such as: Brazil, China, India, South Africa and in the Middle East. Historically active in onshore wind and photovoltaics, the Company is now strongly positioned on offshore wind and floating wind as well as in new technologies such as energy storage, floating solar and agrivoltaism.
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