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MIRDC Promoting Local Supply Wind energy Supply Chain

To promote the localization of the wind energy industry in Taiwan and establish the link between the needs of offshore wind farms at each stage and the suppliers, the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) hosted the “Wind Power Supply Chain Promotion Platform” seminar on September 15th to officially launch the platform donated by Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind energy. The platform has seven major characteristics: very first one in Taiwan and exclusivity, supervision, matchmaking & localization, unlimited business opportunities, information transparency, globalization, and quick & direct. It connects the innovative R&D achievements of the wind energy industry with the need for a local industry chain and offers a mechanism for interactions between wind farm developers, system vendors and manufacturers, especially local SMEs that are willing to join the wind energy industry.

The wind energy industry in Taiwan emerged during the energy crisis of the early 80s. In 2004, the government lifted restrictions on the establishment of private power plants, thus opening the door for the private sector to invest in wind energy development. With the rapid growth of the global wind energy market, Taiwanese manufacturers began entering the wind energy industry by targeting components, including blades, casting, tower, transformer, power cables and facilities. The wind energy industrial chain in Taiwan has progressively grown more complete. In light of this, MIRDC proposed the localization of operations and maintenance services while coordinating related resources to promote Taiwan's offshore wind energy supply chain. The supply chain platform offers a channel for local businesses equipped with expertise and technology to interact with wind farm developers and coordinates Taiwan's technology and talent to satisfy the purchasing needs of the various stages of operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Collaborating partners on the platform can trade innovative knowledge and information while working together to create a niche market. The goals of MIRDC match well with Ørsted's experience in Europe. The Wind Power Supply Chain Platform launched by Ørsted originated from their successful experience with Denmark's Anholt offshore wind farm over a decade ago. At the time, Ørsted supported Denmark's SMEs to establish the DWP System Supplier platform. DWP would serve as the bridge between supply and demand, setting up a mechanism for matching Denmark's local SMEs with the needs of the wind farm, generating significant orders and revenue along with abundant job opportunities. Having learned about this, MIRDC wishes to duplicate Ørsted's European experience by proposing the localization of operations and maintenance services while coordinating related resources to promote Taiwan's offshore wind energy supply chain. The supply chain platform can offer a channel for local businesses with expertise and technology to interact with wind farm developers.

Dr. Ren-Yi Lin, chairman of the board of MIRDC indicated, "MIRDC is dedicated to promoting the development of Taiwan's offshore wind energy value chain. Currently we are doing all we can to help local suppliers and are invested in personnel training for offshore wind farms. We hope to help newcomers to overcome and adapt to the challenge of a brand new offshore wind energy industry standard. For local industries that intend to participate in the downstream of offshore wind energy industry chain, the Wind Power Supply Chain Platform can bring in the expertise and resources of industries and organizations around the world. The Maritime Technology Innovation Center operated by MIRDC also provides support by setting standards and improving technology for potential suppliers as well as cultivating personnel for the offshore wind energy industry, facilitating the transition of local manufacturers to become a part of the wind energy supply chain.”

The seminar was hosted by the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre at the Changhua Christian Hospital International Education and Training Center at 2pm on September 15th. Both online and physical attendance at the seminar were allowed. The seminar illustrated the application process for joining the Wind Power Supply Chain Platform, as well as its entrusted case application and consulting services. We invite domestic manufacturers that wish to enter the wind energy industry to apply for the platform membership. For more details, please visit the Wind Power Supply Chain Platform website at http://www.windsupply.org.tw/.
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