Siemens Gamesa will by 2020 offer a version of its SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine adapted to extreme climate and geographical conditions in Taiwan and other Asia-Pacific markets, the OEM said.

The 8MW machine launched at the 4th Asia Offshore Wind Day in Taipei today will accommodate local codes and standards regarding typhoons (T-class certification), seismic activity and 60Hz operation, and be adapted to operate in high and low ambient temperatures.