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OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Jan. 26 2026
OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Japan has restarted operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on 21st, marking the first restart at the facility since the 2011 Fukushima disaster led to a nationwide shutdown of nuclear reactors. A day after the restart process began, TEPCO reported the operation had been suspended due to a malfunction linked to neutron-absorbing control rods, which play a key role in regulating nuclear fission.
OMNI Features｜Doosan Launches Korea's First Offshore Wind Control Center in Jeju, Managing Over 70% of Capacity
Dec. 12 2025
OMNI Features｜Doosan Launches Korea's First Offshore Wind Control Center in Jeju, Managing Over 70% of Capacity
The Doosan Wind Power Center (WPC) in Jeju has emerged as South Korea's first offshore wind power control center, operating a 24/7 remote monitoring system that oversees more than 70 percent of the nation's offshore wind capacity. Through real-time analysis of turbine vibration, gearbox temperature, and power-generation patterns, the center detects early signs of equipment failure, enabling preventive maintenance and operational stability.
OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils Onshore Wind Strategy to Triple Capacity to 6 GW by 2030
Dec. 08 2025
OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils Onshore Wind Strategy to Triple Capacity to 6 GW by 2030
South Korea has announced a comprehensive "Onshore Wind Power Activation Strategy," aimed at tripling installed capacity from the current 2 GW to 6 GW by 2030. The government plans to accelerate development by expanding the use of public land and streamlining administrative procedures. These reforms are expected to shorten project timelines from the typical 10 years to about 6 years.
OMNI Features｜China Launches Artificial Sun "BEST" Project to Advance Global Fusion Research
Dec. 01 2025
OMNI Features｜China Launches Artificial Sun "BEST" Project to Advance Global Fusion Research
China has launched a major new step in fusion energy research with the announcement of its Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) program, complementing the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), which has achieved world records in sustaining high-temperature plasma.
OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
Nov. 17 2025
OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
South Korea has postponed its offshore wind fixed-price contract tender for the second half of 2025, citing ongoing regulatory consultations with the Ministry of National Defense and other government bodies. As a result, only onshore wind projects will be included in the upcoming bidding round.
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OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Jan. 26 2026
OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Japan has restarted operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on 21st, marking the first restart at the facility since the 2011 Fukushima disaster led to a nationwide shutdown of nuclear reactors. A day after the restart process began, TEPCO reported the operation had been suspended due to a malfunction linked to neutron-absorbing control rods, which play a key role in regulating nuclear fission.
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From Policy to Practice: TAISE Launches Sustainability Awards Across the Retail; Agriculture; Tourism Sectors
Jan. 26 2026
From Policy to Practice: TAISE Launches Sustainability Awards Across the Retail; Agriculture; Tourism Sectors
As climate change, the net-zero transition, and sustainable governance become defining issues for industrial development, a shared challenge across sectors is how to translate sustainability principles into actionable and replicable implementation models.
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Shinfox and Fox Forest Win Award for Participation in National Land Carbon Sink Program Through the Forest Creation Alliance
Jan. 23 2026
Shinfox and Fox Forest Win Award for Participation in National Land Carbon Sink Program Through the Forest Creation Alliance
The National Property Administration (NPA) of the Ministry of Finance today (23) held the National Non-Public Land Environmental Sustainability and Net-Zero Carbon Awards Ceremony. Shinfox Energy and Fox Forest Natural Resources (Fox Forest) were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for Joint Improvement and Utilisation in recognition of their collaboration with the NPA and National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to revitalise national land through new afforestation initiatives and the introduction of carbon sink (credit) mechanisms. The recognition marks a new milestone in Taiwan's efforts to advance sustainable forest management and accelerate progress toward net-zero emissions.
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Taiwan's Energy Transition at a Crossroads: Advancing Offshore Wind Round 3.3 While Pragmatically Reassessing Nuclear Options
Jan. 23 2026
Taiwan's Energy Transition at a Crossroads: Advancing Offshore Wind Round 3.3 While Pragmatically Reassessing Nuclear Options
President Lai Ching-te recently underscored at the sixth meeting of the National Climate Change Countermeasures Committee that the net-zero transition represents a "comprehensive upgrade of national competitiveness," while reaffirming the government's commitment to maximising green power deployment.
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Training Course – "Mooring Engineering for Floating Wind"
Jan. 22 2026
Training Course – "Mooring Engineering for Floating Wind"
NTU Energy Research Center is offering the annual course "Mooring Engineering for Floating Wind" that will be taught by Prof. Ma, who has 30 years of industrial experience. Prof. Ma is a fellow of SNAME in USA and fellow of Yushan Scholar in Taiwan. Interested individuals are welcome to register using the information below.
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GWEC: Global Wind Capacity Expected to Cross 2 TW by 2030 and Driving Economic Growth
Jan. 21 2026
GWEC: Global Wind Capacity Expected to Cross 2 TW by 2030 and Driving Economic Growth
New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025's record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year, while Europe has delivered another 16.5 GW of new capacity - 5 GW more than was installed in 2024. In the United States more than 7 GW of new capacity is expected, while China is on course to pass 100 GW, with 89 GW installed by the end of November. It is estimated that the world will pass 150 GW of wind energy installations in the year 2025.
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BSI Data Center Trust Mark Launches in Taiwan as Chunghwa Telecom Becomes First Certified Adopter
Jan. 21 2026
BSI Data Center Trust Mark Launches in Taiwan as Chunghwa Telecom Becomes First Certified Adopter
The British Standards Institution (BSI) today announced that Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has officially been awarded the BSI Data Centre Mark of Trust (DCMoT), becoming the first company in Taiwan to achieve DCMoT certification. This milestone provides Taiwan's data centre industry with a practical benchmark aligned with international governance requirements, and signals that CHT's data centre operations have progressed beyond single point compliance toward a systematic governance model centred on maturity and resilience, establishing a credible international trust benchmark for the industry to follow.
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Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Becomes Taiwan's First to Receive DNV's Comprehensive International Project Certification
Jan. 21 2026
Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Becomes Taiwan's First to Receive DNV's Comprehensive International Project Certification
Skyborn Renewables today (21) announced that the 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm, for which the company is responsible for construction and operations, has officially been awarded the most comprehensive level of international project certification by the third-party independent global verification body DNV, in accordance with DNV-SE-0190, covering all five major project phases.
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All Wind Turbines Installed at Ørsted's 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan
Jan. 20 2026
All Wind Turbines Installed at Ørsted's 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan
Ørsted announced that the installation of the last wind turbine at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan was completed last week, marking a successful conclusion of the wind turbine build-out and a landmark milestone for the offshore wind industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
