GS Utilities Daily Orsted files for 2 GW offshore wind park in Taiwan Germany opens consultation on Offshore grid plan

Equity Research 20 August 2026 | 8:51AM CEST

GS Utilities Daily: Orsted files for 2 GW offshore wind park in Taiwan // Germany opens consultation on Offshore grid plan

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Orsted files for 2 GW offshore wind park in Taiwan

Orsted has filed early paperwork for c.2 GW offshore wind project in the Taiwan Strait. The project, known as Dadu 2 will be 38km off the coast of Changhua County and would ultimately connect to Taipower’s substation in Changua. The proposal calls for an array with between 91 and 143 turbines, with initial plans for jacket foundations. Source: Renewables Now

Germany opens consultation on Offshore grid plan

The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has launched the development of an infrastructure areas plan for new offshore grid connections. The plan designates routes, route corridors and platform locations for offshore grid connection lines. Authorities have until September 21, 2026, and the public until October 19, 2026, to submit comments on the draft. Source: Renews

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