PALFINGER: Enhancing the Wind Energy Landscape in Taiwan

27.03.2024

Around 50 kilometers off Taiwan's coast, the Hai Long offshore wind farm is being built. PALFINGER MARINE equips the project with several cutting-edge lifting solutions. Yet the latest Hai Long project is far from being the only offshore wind farm in Taiwan to opt for state-of-the-art technologies by PALFINGER.

Taiwan's wind resources rank among the most productive in the world. Following the implementation of the Hai Long project off the coast of the Changhua region, Taiwan is getting closer to its goal of becoming Asia-Pacific’s new offshore wind export hub.

First-class Equipment for the Taiwanese Offshore Wind Industry
While PALFINGER MARINE was already selected to supply the wind farm turbine service platforms with lifting solutions, the latest Hai Long order entails a major equipment package for two substations. Those will be equipped with two stiff boom cranes with an outreach of 26 meters, four life raft davits and four fixed boom cranes. The latter will be used to lift materials and tools safely and efficiently from the Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) onto the offshore substation. The cranes come with PALFINGER’s control system, enabling wireless operation using a handy remote control, which displays all relevant information on a screen and at the same time reduces risks while handling loads.

The new project consists of a total of three wind farms that have a combined capacity of 1,022 MW. It is the second wind farm project in Taiwan for PALFINGER MARINE to equip substations, but already the fifth to be provided with solutions for various wind farm installations.

Reducing one footprint – increasing the other
By committing to major projects such as the Hai Long wind farm, PALFINGER supports the global energy transition, while simultaneously strengthening its local footprint as a company. With the support of PALFINGER’s Singapore office – a wind hub in the Asia-Pacific region – the new office in Taiwan, which opened in 2023, ensures that there is a reliable local partner and service network on site.

“The excellent performance of the site in Taiwan shows that PALFINGER is valued as a partner for large-scale projects like this", says Alexander Lee, Sales Director APAC at PALFINGER MARINE. "We are looking forward to expand our network of partnerships in Taiwan even further – the next major project is already in the pipeline."

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ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE

The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

ABOUT PALFINGER AG

PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,700 employees (without contingent workers.), more than 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide sales and service network of around 5,000 service points, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.

PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2023 achieved record revenue of EUR 2.45 billion.

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Eva-Maria Wimmer | Marketing & Communication | PALFINGER MARINE
T +43 662 4684 | marketing-marine@palfinger.com