Bergheim, Austria-headquartered lifting, loading, and handling systems manufacturer Palfinger has secured a contract to supply 35 PF 200 electric offshore cranes for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
The Formosa 4 wind farm is located 18 to 20 km off the coast of Miaoli County and covers 58 km². Once running it will mark a significant milestone in Taiwan’s renewable energy transition.
The Palfinger cranes have a seven-metre outreach and will be installed on jacket foundations equipped with 14 MW Siemens Energy turbines.
Deliveries will take place between the second and third quarters of 2026 with installation and commissioning scheduled in Taiwan in the same year. Once delivered Palfinger will have installed a total of 271 offshore wind cranes in Taiwan.
“The constantly increasing footprint of our reliable fully electric lifting solutions for offshore wind is a great sign of the trust of our customers in our lifting solutions and their qualities,” said Iavor M. Markov, global key account and segment manager offshore wind at Palfinger. “Our global experience and cooperative approach as a reliable equipment and service partner brings benefits to the local Taiwanese market.”
