The Project
Rui Li 1 is a floating offshore wind development project at Hsinchu County. The project has an anticipated capacity of 12 wind turbines (180MW) and will produce enough green electricity for 205,305 Taiwanese households.
As offshore wind rapidly develops, the shallow water areas in Taiwan for bottom fixed wind turbines are nearing saturation. Floating wind in deepwater areas is the next stage.
Rui Li 1 targets to participate in the upcoming Floating Demonstration Program in Taiwan and become one of the first floating offshore wind projects in Taiwan. Our goal is to showcase the feasibility of floating wind technology in Taiwan and stimulate floating wind as a new pioneering industry for the country.
The project is in development by a partnership between IX Renewables, GF Corp, and Hexicon: a cooperation of experienced companies with technical knowledge, international experience and local presence.
- Location Hsinchu County
- Distance to shore 21 kilometers
- Water depth 70 - 95 meters
- Anticipated capacity 12 turbines / 180 MW
- Anticipated COD 2029
- Energy production 833 GWh / year for 205,305 households
3D Visualization of the Rui Li 1 Offshore Wind Farm
Estimated Timeline
Project Partners
IX Renewables specializes in EPCI management and consultancy for renewable energy projects. The company is currently providing development services to Taiwan's floating offshore wind project, the Rui-Li 1 Project. With over a decade of consulting experience in Taiwan, IX Renewables aims to deepen its collaboration with Taiwan. The company values importance of environmental protection and local collaboration and expresses the desire to establish mechanisms to safeguard the oceans and address emergencies. The IX mission is to power clean energy for future generations, by providing resourceful experts who can bridge the gap between technical, commercial, and legal disciplines, as well as between people and cultures. IX has offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan and Japan and has been a local presence in Taiwan since 2011.
GF Corporation was established in Anan City, Tokushima Japan, in 1973 and has been working towards the realization of a sustainable society by promoting the adoption of clean energy and the advancement of a smart society. Under the concept of "Sustainable Development and Happiness (SDH)," the company plans to introduce 1GW of solar and wind power by 2033, aiming to revitalize local communities through innovative energy solutions. GF plans to develop floating offshore wind power in Japan, and its vision aligns with the goals of the Rui-Li 1 project, providing a strong technological foundation for the success of the project.
Hexicon is a provider of cutting-edge dual turbine floating platform technology and offshore wind development with over 15 years of experience. With our global team, we offer expert innovation and project development across key markets. Collaborating with stakeholders, we guide the early development phases effectively. As Rui Li 1 joins Taiwan's Floating Demonstration Program, Hexicon is well-positioned to bring valuable expertise from its South Korean projects, ensuring success at every stage and delivering high-quality solutions for Taiwan's offshore wind development.