Guanyin is a 48.3MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Taoyuan County, Taiwan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in December 2009.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 48.3 | 48.3 | – | Active | Taoyuan County, Taiwan | InfraVest; Taiwan Power; WPD Onshore |
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Description
The project was developed by InfraVest, Taiwan Power and WPD Onshore. Vwind and WPD Onshore are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 65.5% and 34.5% respectively.
The electricitiy generated from the plant has offsetted 71,407t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The project has 64m high towers.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in December 2009.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Taiwan Power under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
Contractors Involved
InfraVest was selected to render EPC services for the Guanyin (Guanyin IA) project. InfraVest was selected to render EPC services for the Guanyin (Guanyin IB) project. InnoVent was selected to render EPC services for the Guanyin (Guanyin IB) project.
Enercon was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The project consists of 21 units of E-70 / 2,300 kW turbines, each with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Enercon is the O&M contractor for the Guanyin (Guanyin IA). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2009, for a period of 12 years.
Enercon is the O&M contractor for the Guanyin (Guanyin IB). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2011, for a period of 12 years.
About Taiwan Power
Taiwan Power Company Ltd (Taiwan Power) is an integrated state-owned electric utility that offers electricity generation, transmission and distribution services. The utility generates electricity through various fuel resources including thermal, coal, gas, cogeneration and renewable sources. It purchase electricity from independent power producers and distributes to wide customer base. Taiwan Power distributes electricity through well-established network of transmission and distribution lines. The utility provides payment options, electricity service, power outage and energy conservation programs. It also offers real estate development, rental and leasing business, and provides energy technology and management consulting services. The utility supplies electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential customers and others customers. Taiwan Power is headquartered in Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan.
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