Taiwan Reaches 500 Offshore Wind Turbines　Marking a New Milestone in Green Energy Development

The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Offshore Wind Farms.
(Source: Ørsted)

Taiwan has reached another major milestone in the development of its offshore wind industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced that Taiwan's 500th offshore wind turbine was successfully installed on June 12, bringing Taiwan's cumulative installed offshore wind capacity to 4.8 GW.

According to the Global Wind Energy Council's (GWEC) latest 2026 report, Taiwan ranked third globally in newly installed offshore wind capacity in 2025 and fifth worldwide in terms of cumulative installed capacity, marking yet another significant achievement in the nation's offshore wind development.

The Energy Administration under MOEA noted that Taiwan's offshore wind industry has grown from the installation of its first two demonstration turbines in 2017 to a total of 500 turbines today. This achievement was realized despite numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, global inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, all of which have disrupted offshore wind projects worldwide. Through close collaboration between the public and private sectors, Taiwan has continued to make steady progress and deliver impressive results.

While many European countries have spent two to three decades developing their offshore wind industries, Taiwan has installed 500 offshore wind turbines and achieved a total installed capacity of 4.8 GW in just under a decade, ranking fifth in the world in cumulative offshore wind capacity—a remarkable accomplishment.

Taiwan's offshore wind turbines have also withstood multiple typhoons and earthquakes. Today, every offshore wind turbine remains firmly standing in the Taiwan Strait, continuously generating reliable green electricity. In 2025, annual offshore wind power generation exceeded 10 billion kWh for the first time, marking another significant milestone in the country's energy transition.

The Energy Administration emphasized that this milestone reflects the collective efforts of everyone involved in Taiwan's offshore wind development, including project developers, supply chain partners, financial institutions, and civil society organizations. The Administration also expressed its appreciation to all relevant government agencies for their continued support and cooperation in helping overcome the challenges encountered throughout the development and installation process.

Offshore wind turbine installation at the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project.
(Source: Hai Long Offshore Wind Project)

Looking ahead, the Energy Administration reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to advance offshore wind development in line with the global transition toward net-zero emissions. By expanding a stable supply of green electricity, Taiwan aims to strengthen its energy resilience, enhance the international competitiveness of its industries, and achieve its 2050 net-zero emissions target.

Source:MOEAEA