Advancing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan: Successful "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" Forum Held by WFO and TIER

(From left) Chun-Chun Hsu, Deputy Director of TIER
Ms. Anouk van der Steen, Director of Innovation, Technology & Science at Netherlands Office Taipei
Chung-Hsin Chen, Director of the Energy Technology Division at MOEA
Mr. Eduardo Euba Aldape, Director General of Spanish Chamber of Commerce
David Chiang, Co-Head Asia Pacific at WFO

The World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) co-hosted the "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" forum in Taipei. This event, which aimed to accelerate the development of Taiwan's floating offshore wind power through pre-commercial initiatives, attracted nearly 200 participants, including government representatives, industry experts, financial investors, ICT experts, think tanks, media, and diplomatic representatives.

The forum addressed key issues such as global offshore wind developments, Taiwan's next steps, financial investments, and prospects for floating offshore wind power in Taiwan. Discussions highlighted how Taiwan could lead the floating offshore wind sector in the Asia-Pacific region, the impact of pre-commercial demonstration projects, and the critical success factors.

Experts emphasized the necessity of pre-commercial demonstration cases for successful floating offshore wind power development. Clear support measures and timelines for these demonstrations are crucial for preparing infrastructure and supply chains, thereby mitigating risks of resource gaps.

Chung-Hsin Chen, Director of the Energy Technology Division at MOEA

Chung-Hsin Chen, Director of the Energy Technology Division at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, noted that the proposed demonstration projects focus on gradual, effective commercialization and invited expert recommendations.

David Chiang, Co-Head Asia Pacific at WFO, highlighted the ongoing importance of floating offshore wind since WFO began operations in Taiwan in July 2021. He praised Taiwan's openness to innovation and its significant efforts in energy transition and renewable energy promotion. Taiwan, benefiting from excellent wind resources and early policy planning, must continue to innovate to maintain its competitive edge in the region.

WFO remains optimistic about Taiwan's renewable energy prospects, particularly in the offshore wind sector, and will continue to support its development.

The "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" forum, co-hosted by WFO and TIER, concluded successfully.

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