A state-of-the-art offshore power cable factory was inaugurated, Saturday, December 6, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Operated by Walsin Energy Cable System (WECS), a joint venture between NKT and Taiwanese Walsin Lihwa, the facility is Taiwan’s first localized submarine cable production site, marking the nation’s entry into offshore cable manufacturing.
Spanning 231,000 square meters and incorporating a 50-meter extrusion tower, the factory will produce high- and medium-voltage AC offshore power cables primarily for Taiwan’s offshore wind market.
“The inauguration of the WECS offshore cable factory is a moment of pride and an important milestone. Since the formation of the partnership in 2023, Walsin Lihwa and NKT have combined expertise, culture, and vision to jointly build this state-of-the-art offshore cable factory. This achievement embodies our shared vision of accelerating the global clean energy transition and strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure. With its expertise and commitment, NKT is honored to contribute to Taiwan’s path towards energy autonomy and net-zero emissions,” said Claes Westerlind, CEO of NKT.
At the opening ceremony, WECS emphasized the strategic importance of the facility in strengthening Taiwan’s energy infrastructure and supporting its long-term renewable energy ambitions.
“We are delighted to collaborate with NKT, whose leading technology and expertise—combined with our shared commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance principles—have enabled us to successfully complete the construction of our submarine cable factory in record time. This partnership represents a major milestone in Taiwan’s green energy transition and opens new opportunities for both parties across the Asia-Pacific market,” said Mr. Yu-Lon Chiao, Chairman of Walsin Energy Cable System.
Commercial production is scheduled to begin in 2027 following type tests and prequalification.
