Wind OEM MHI Vestas said its 9MW turbine platform will be typhoon-ready for the first offshore wind projects in Taiwan, as it signed up more suppliers in the key emerging market.

MHI Vestas co-CEO Lars Bondo Krogsgaard said the company would be ready for the “harsh conditions” in Taiwanese waters.

“From a technology point of view, we’re proud to announce that our 9 MW turbine platform will be typhoon ready by 2020, putting us in a leading position for the early projects in Taiwan and ensuring that our turbine will be ready for the demanding Taiwanese site conditions.”