Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm Commences Construction of Onshore Substation　Pioneering a Landscape-Integrated Model for Power Infrastructure

Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its onshore substation. Distinguished guests in attendance included Huang Guo-Rong, Deputy Mayor of Taichung; David Kuo, President of the Intelligence Energy Business Group at TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.; Chin-Jung Wang, President of Taiwan International Ports Co., Ltd. (TIPC); Lin Chun-Fu, President of the Taichung Port Branch of TIPC; and Pin-Jan Chao, Chairman of the Taichung Fishermen's Association. Together, they witnessed this significant milestone in the progress of the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund (CI V), today (20th) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the onshore substation of the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm. Distinguished guests in attendance included Taichung Deputy Mayor Huang Guo-Rong, TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd Intelligence Energy Business Group President David Kuo, Taiwan International Ports Co., Ltd (TIPC) President Wang Chin-Jung, Taichung Port Branch of TIPC President Lin Chun-Fu, and Taichung Fishermen's Association Chairman Chao Pin-Jan, who together witnessed this important milestone in the Fengmiao project's development.

The Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm, with capacity of approximately 500 MW, is located about 35 kilometers off the coast of Taichung City and is scheduled for completion in 2027, when it will be grid-connected to Taipower's Zhongqing Substation, marking a major renewable energy infrastructure project in Taiwan. The onshore substation will serve as a critical hub, consolidating the electricity generated offshore before integrating it into the grid, thereby linking marine and onshore transmission systems. Earlier this year, the full capacity of the Fengmiao project was sold to six leading Taiwanese and international corporations, including SAS, Taiwan Mobile, FET, UMC, MediaTek, and Google (listed in stroke order).

The design of the Fengmiao Wind Farm's onshore substation draws inspiration from the surrounding natural landscape, embodying five key highlights:
• Integration with the landscape: A grass-covered slope design allows the substation to blend seamlessly into the natural environment while creating a new recreational spot for the public.
• Public art: The installation of "Valley of Wind," a landscape-style public artwork, invites visitors to "live with the wind," fostering interaction between the wind farm and the wider community.
• Recreational space: Expansive green areas are planned around the facility, offering residents and visitors a comfortable and welcoming space for leisure.
• Layered zoning: Inner and outer walls separate the operational facilities from public interaction zones, balancing safety with open accessibility.
• Exhibition space: An environmental education pavilion themed around offshore wind power and the energy transition will deepen public understanding of renewable energy.

Mark Wainwright, CEO of the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm (right), and David Kuo, President of TECO's Intelligence Energy Business Group (left), commemorated the occasion with a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new onshore substation.

Mark Wainwright, CEO of the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm, stated that the onshore substation serves as the heart of the wind farm's onshore transmission system and is pivotal to ensuring the project is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Drawing on CIP's extensive engineering experience, the company continues to refine its construction processes. In the piling works for the onshore substation foundation, CIP introduced for the first time its proprietary prestressed concrete pile welding method, combined with the "pencil core sleeve" technique. This innovation has not only significantly improved lifting efficiency but also effectively reduced welding risks and enhanced operational smoothness. "With the strong support of the TECO team, we successfully introduced this method to Taiwan," Wainwright added. "It stands as a testament to CIP's commitment to excellence in engineering quality and HSE standards, and a reflection of the strong collaboration with our supplier partners."

Marina Hsu, Managing Director of CIP Asia Pacific, remarked that the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm is not only CIP's first project in Taichung, but also the city's very first offshore wind farm. CIP is also actively developing the Fengmiao Phase II project, likewise located in Taichung. Together, the two projects will deliver a combined capacity of 1.1 GW, providing Taiwan with a stable, large-scale, and long-term supply of green electricity. "In an era where computing power is national power, these projects will serve as a cornerstone of support for Taiwan's semiconductor industry and the advancement of AI technologies," Hsu emphasized.

David Kuo, President of TECO Intelligence Energy Business Group, stated that the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm marks the third onshore substation that TECO has delivered for CIP. Leveraging its long-standing expertise in power engineering and system integration, as well as its strong track record of collaboration with CIP, the TECO team will continue to work hand in hand with CIP to create lasting value for the advancement of renewable energy in Taiwan.