Offshore Wind Round 3-3 Application Deadline Closes; CIP and Ørsted Compete for 3.6 GW Development Capacity

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) closed applications for the Offshore Wind Zonenal Development Round 3-3 on Sept. 30. By the deadline, 2 development teams representing 2 offshore wind farms had submitted applications in person, seeking to participate in the selection process for a total planned capacity of 3.6 GW. Selected projects are expected to be completed and connected to the grid between 2030 and 2031.

The Energy Administration said developers' global investment strategies and scheduling constraints had reduced their willingness to participate in the round. However, developers are also permitted to submit applications by registered mail, meaning the final number of bids will be confirmed after all submissions are collected. The two confirmed in-person submissions came from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), which bid for the Fengmiao 3 offshore wind farm, and Ørsted, which submitted a bid for the Dadu No. 1 project.

CIP said it submitted its "Fengmiao 3" bid at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 30, marking its fifth consecutive participation in Taiwan's offshore wind tenders. The company said it has developed and constructed four offshore wind farms in Taiwan over the past 9 years and is applying its accumulated experience to the project. Ørsted said its "Dadu 1" proposal combines technical capabilities, commercial viability and ESG commitments, drawing on its experience developing nearly 2 GW of offshore wind capacity in Taiwan. Reports that the two proposed sites may overlap have also made the subsequent capacity allocation a key point of attention.

Under the Round 3-3 framework, offshore wind power will primarily be sold through CPPA, while a guaranteed purchase price of NT$2.29 per kWh has been introduced for surplus electricity to support financing and reduce development risks. The mechanism also allows selected projects to expand their allocated capacity by up to 50%, provides incentives for extending the power sales period, and offers a one-year flexible grid-connection arrangement. The Energy Administration said it will complete eligibility, performance-capability and other reviews after consolidating all bids, with the selection process and capacity allocation results expected to be announced by the end of 2026.

Source: MOEA
Compilation & Ttranslation: EnergyOMNI