📋 Tender Overview
Regarding external concerns about the progress of the second phase of Taipowers offshore wind power project, Taipower stated that in addition to wind turbine installation, the offshore wind power project also includes many more arduous underwater projects. At present, the key land and sea projects have been completed, and the overall progress has reached 90%. The remaining 30 wind turbines are only the last mile to be installed. Taipower emphasized that outsiders criticize Green Energy Alchemy but also point out that the bid price is low, which is a contradiction in logic. The bidding in this case refers to the cost announced by the competent authority and is in line with market conditions. Subsequently, due to the impact of the epidemic and the international situation, the cost increase was mediated by the Engineering Council, and Taipower also increased the project price adjustment payment by NT$5.5 billion. We will continue to coordinate with contractors and wind turbine system suppliers to ensure the project is completed as soon as possible.
Taipower explained that the bidding amount for the second phase of Taipowers offshore wind farm was based on the unit cost of offshore wind power announced by the competent authority in 2019, which was in line with the market conditions at that time and was not low. Subsequently, due to factors such as the COVID-19 epidemic and the Ukraine-Russia war, Taipower made an additional project price adjustment payment of 5.5 billion yuan and adopted a supervised payment method after mediation and recommendations from the Engineering Council.
Regarding the progress of the project, Taipower pointed out that the offshore wind power project does not only involve erecting the familiar offshore wind turbines, but also covers arduous underwater projects such as underwater foundation piling and submarine cable laying. The current progress of the offshore second phase has reached 90%. It has completed various core projects including land and maritime, including the design, manufacturing and installation of wind turbine piles, underwater foundations, sea and land cables, offshore substations, electrical rooms, SCADA monitoring and data acquisition systems, etc. For the wind turbines, 31 key pre-assemblies such as towers, electromechanical equipment, nacelles and blades have been completed, and one unit has been installed. Currently, the remaining work is only the hoisting of 30 wind turbines and the laying of submarine cables between some wind turbines.
Taipower stated that the contractor for the second phase of the offshore project is Fuwei Energy, not Senwei Energy, and the performance of a single project should not be confused with the operations of the parent company. Taipower will continue to negotiate with Fuwei to ensure the smooth completion of the project.
Spokesperson: Huang Meilian, Professional Chief Manager
Contact number: (02)2366-6271/0922-696-383
Email: u030573@taipower.com.tw
Business contact: Director Cai Yingsheng of the Renewable Energy Division
Contact number: (02)2365-1898/0988-980-032
Email:u746723@taipower.com.tw
