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Taiya Renewable energy is pleased to announce the joint development of a floating offshore wind pipeline including a 50 MW floating wind pilot-project and commercial-scale projects off Taiwan with BW Ideol, a global leader in offshore wind. this cooperation is the first project of a Taiwanese developer to announce its entry into floating pilot wind projects. It is also the first time that an international advanced floating key contributor has announced cooperation with Taiwan to participate in the development of floating wind projects.

The projects are based on BW Ideol’s proven and patented Damping Pool® technology, and BW Ideol is granted the EPCI contract to design, engineer, build and install the floating foundations. The two companies intend to collaborate very closely to contribute to the early commercialization of cost-competitive floating offshore wind power.

Taiwan MOEA also announced a 100 MW auction for pilot floating arrays in deeper waters. Taiya Renewable energy and BW Ideol are determined to successfully make contribution for Taiwan floating wind pilot projects.

In addition to the pilot projects, the cooperation agreement also includes the joint development of several commercial-scale floating wind projects in Taiwan, which have already started the EIA process to ensure to meet the bidding schedule. The specific development content of the two cooperation will subject to further due diligence and negotiation of the final agreements among the Parties.

Richard Liu, GM of Taiya Renewable said, “Taiya is honored to sign the agreement with BW Ideol. BW Ideol is a highly competitive and leading integrated floating wind platform without a doubt. As a Taiwan local renewable energy development team, our local strength is on site selection of good developing conditions with limited environmental impacts. By joining force with BW Ideol, the two companies can strategically connect together for asset co-developer and technical expertise in the floating offshore wind industry.”

“We are pleased to pursue the growth of our global project pipeline, in line with our dual-leg strategy as co-developer and as technology and EPCI services provider. We are happy to join forces with Taiya and benefit from its strong local footprint and experience in engaging with local stakeholders.  We look forward to actively contributing to the acceleration of commercial-scale floating offshore wind in Taiwan and further strengthen our already strong Asian presence” said Paul de la Guérivière, CEO of BW Ideol.