Ciel & Terre, along with its partner Hexe Renewables, has successfully completed a 192.3 MW extension of a floating pv system in Changhua county, Taiwan. The extension features the latest in patented technology, with an anchoring design that includes concrete pillars and an H-beam as floating solar mount to address environmental challenges.
The Changhua floating solar project is one of the world's largest near-shore PV arrays, boasting a capacity of around 400 MW. The extension adds to the already significant output of the system, with the project helping Taiwan to meet its ambitious clean energy targets.
The first stage of the project was completed in 2020. Construction work on the extension, known as projects Changbin No. 3 and No. 4, began in October 2022. Spread over 171 hectares of water surface, the extension first became operational in October 2023. Once completed, it brought an additional 192.3 MW to the array.
Speaking on the completion of the extension, a spokesperson for Ciel & Terre said: "We are proud of our collaboration with Hexe Renewables and the significant contribution that this project makes to Taiwan's clean energy goals. This success is a testament to our commitment to sustainable energy generation and our innovative approach to technology."
In June 2023, Ciel & Terre said it had more than 1.5 GW of floating PV system in the design phase or under construction. At the time, the company said it aimed to deliver 2 GW of cumulative floating solar capacity by 2026.
