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Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Jun. 06 2026
Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Global offshore wind developers are increasingly scaling back or exiting South Korea as rising costs, financing challenges, and complex regulatory requirements undermine project viability. Norway's Equinor recently decided to halt its 750 MW Firefly (Bandibuli) floating offshore wind farm off Ulsan (울산 반딧불 부유식 해상풍력 발전소, 반딧불부유식해상풍력) , a project valued at approximately KRW 6 trillion and regarded as the world's largest single floating offshore wind farm.
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
Jun. 05 2026
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 3 that, according to the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under its Section 301 investigation concerning import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labor, Taiwan has been designated as one of 14 economies assessed as presenting a relatively lower level of risk. As a result, the USTR has proposed an additional 10% tariff on Taiwan, compared with the proposed 12.5% tariff on other economies.
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
Jun. 03 2026
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
The Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 2 that the 2025 electricity carbon emission factor for public electricity retailers has decreased to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh, representing a 1.5% reduction from 2024 and an overall decline of approximately 12% compared with 2016.
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
Jun. 02 2026
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
On, 2nd June, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology opened the AI X Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX, showcasing 31 cutting-edge technologies spanning smart machinery, communications, green energy, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical devices. The exhibition features achievements from the TREE Program (Taiwan Research-Institute Advanced Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystem Program, TREE) and winners of the "2026 Best AI Awards", highlighting Taiwan's growing strength in AI innovation and cross-sector applications.
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LCY Receives CDP A and A- Ratings Underscoring Continued Progress in Sustainability Governance
Dec. 23 2025
LCY Receives CDP A and A- Ratings Underscoring Continued Progress in Sustainability Governance
LCY Chemical Corp. (hereinafter "LCY") continues to advance its net-zero transition and sustainability initiatives. In the latest 2025 ratings released by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), one of the world's most authoritative climate assessment organizations, LCY achieved an A- rating in Climate Change and an A rating in Water Security, with both categories upgraded to Leadership level. The assessment covered LCY's global operations, reflecting performance across all sites and highlighting the company's established, cross-regional, replicable, and institutionalized governance capabilities in carbon and water resource management.
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ASPEED Technology Expands R&D Footprint with Kaohsiung Center Strengthening North–South Innovation Synergy
Dec. 22 2025
ASPEED Technology Expands R&D Footprint with Kaohsiung Center Strengthening North–South Innovation Synergy
ASPEED Technology Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of remote server management chips, today officially announced the launch of its Kaohsiung Research and Development Center, located at Pier F of the Binhai Warehouse (Qianzhen No. 3 Warehouse) in the Penglai Commercial Port Zone, Kaohsiung Port. The opening ceremony was attended by Kaohsiung Mayor Chi-Mai Chen, marking the formal inauguration of Pier F as a new innovation site.
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OMNI Features｜JERA Nex BP's Australian Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Farm Awarded Major Project Status
Dec. 22 2025
OMNI Features｜JERA Nex BP's Australian Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Farm Awarded Major Project Status
The Blue Mackerel offshore wind project, developed by JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between Japan's JERA Co. and UK-based bp, has been granted Major Project Status (MPS) by the Australian federal government.
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Star Chargers Launches First 1 MW Dedicated Fast-Charging Station as Nationwide Network Exceeds 159 Sites
Dec. 22 2025
Star Chargers Launches First 1 MW Dedicated Fast-Charging Station as Nationwide Network Exceeds 159 Sites
Star Charger, a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, continued to expand its charging infrastructure in 2025, reaching a total of 159 operational sites nationwide. The company also announced the official commissioning of its first 1 MW–class ultra-high-power fast-charging–dedicated facility, the "Intercontinental Dedicated Station."
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2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting Convened to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Dec. 19 2025
2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting Convened to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
To further deepen cooperation between Taiwan and Poland in the field of hydrogen energy, the 2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting was successfully convened on the 16th. Hosted by Poland, the meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Chung-Hsin Chen, Deputy Director General of Taiwan's Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and Mr. Dariusz Kucel, Director of the Department of Electromobility, Fuels and Hydrogen Economy at Poland's Ministry of Energy.
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UK National Innovation Centre Ageing Launches "Longevity Republic" as Stan Shih Appointed Minister of Meaningful and Joyful Technologies
Dec. 17 2025
UK National Innovation Centre Ageing Launches "Longevity Republic" as Stan Shih Appointed Minister of Meaningful and Joyful Technologies
Launched for the first time globally by the UK National Innovation Centre Ageing (NICA) in response to the challenges of an ageing society, the "Longevity Republic" envisions the creation of a people-centered ideal society. As part of this initiative, Stan Shih has been appointed Minister of the Ministry of Meaningful and Joyful Technologies, leveraging the power of AI and advanced technologies to address one of the most pressing societal challenges of our time.
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Fluence and AIDC Collaborate on Industrial Energy Storage Deployment to Bolster Taiwan's Manufacturing Energy Resilience
Dec. 16 2025
Fluence and AIDC Collaborate on Industrial Energy Storage Deployment to Bolster Taiwan's Manufacturing Energy Resilience
Fluence, a global leader in intelligent energy storage products and asset management software, announced today the first deployment of its next-generation, high-energy-density Gridstack Pro 5000 system in Taiwan. The system will support Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) in developing a 9 MW / 54 MWh behind-the-meter energy storage microgrid, scheduled to enter operation in July 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at AIDC's Taichung facility in late November, marking the formal launch of construction.
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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.
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Linde LienHwa and CPC Launch Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Meet Growing Market Demand
Dec. 11 2025
Linde LienHwa and CPC Launch Demonstration Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Meet Growing Market Demand
Taiwan's leading industrial gas supplier, Linde LienHwa, has partnered with CPC Corporation, Taiwan (hereinafter "CPC"), to officially inaugurate two hydrogen refueling stations on December 11 at CPC's Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station. The facilities include Linde LienHwa's demonstration hydrogen refueling station at the Tainan Tree Valley Technology Park and CPC's Kaohsiung Nanzih Hydrogen Refueling Station, both of which are now in commercial operation.
