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OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
May. 15 2026
OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
Cuba has accelerated an aggressive push into renewable energy, largely driven by Chinese investment and equipment exports. According to energy think tank Ember, Cuban imports of Chinese solar panels and battery systems surged more than 1,800% between 2020 and 2025. China exported only around US$3 million worth of solar panels to Cuba in 2023, but that figure climbed sharply to US$117 million by 2025, underscoring the rapid pace of deployment despite the country's economic distress.
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
May. 15 2026
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
Catenation International Co., Ltd., an engineering company based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has achieved a significant advancement in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology through its patented liquid distributor for carbon dioxide absorber towers. By optimizing the tower's internal components, the technology increases carbon capture efficiency from the conventional 60–70% range to more than 90%.
HDRE Marks 10th Anniversary by Targeting AI Computing Power-Driven Electricity Demand Opportunities, Building Next-Stage Growth Momentum Through a Five-Tier Strategy
May. 14 2026
HDRE Marks 10th Anniversary by Targeting AI Computing Power-Driven Electricity Demand Opportunities, Building Next-Stage Growth Momentum Through a Five-Tier Strategy
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) held its 10th anniversary exhibition on the 13th, Its 10th anniversary exhibition features 5 themes: development and engineering, asset management, smart power services, international power trading. HDRE's five-layer growth framework covers manufacturing, equipment, assets, services, and markets.
Ørsted's Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farms Mark 2 Years of Commercial Operation, Surpassing 7 Billion kWh in Cumulative Power Generation
May. 12 2026
Ørsted's Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farms Mark 2 Years of Commercial Operation, Surpassing 7 Billion kWh in Cumulative Power Generation
Ørsted today (12 May) announced the second anniversary of commercial operations for the 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms. Since full grid connection and completion in April 2024, the wind farms have generated more than 7 billion kWh of electricity cumulatively, equivalent to reducing approximately 3.31 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The projects have also achieved an outstanding safety milestone of more than 850,000 cumulative hours without a lost-time injury (LTI).
MOEA and TEEMA Sign Overseas Industrial Cooperation MOU; Taiwanese Firms Signal U.S. Investment Intentions Totaling Approximately US$35 Billion
May. 07 2026
MOEA and TEEMA Sign Overseas Industrial Cooperation MOU; Taiwanese Firms Signal U.S. Investment Intentions Totaling Approximately US$35 Billion
Minister Kung also signed a MOU on jointly promoting the development of overseas industrial clusters with Chieh-Li Hsu, Vice Chairman of the "Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association" (TEEMA), to support and facilitate Taiwanese enterprises in expanding and investing in the United States.
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IEEPA Tariff Refunds Worth Hundreds of Billions Set to Begin PwC Urges Businesses to Seize Critical Refund Window
Apr. 20 2026
IEEPA Tariff Refunds Worth Hundreds of Billions Set to Begin PwC Urges Businesses to Seize Critical Refund Window
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) lacked clear statutory authorization, significant progress has recently been made on the tariff refund process. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially issued detailed refund procedures and system operation guidelines. The total amount of refunds involved is estimated to reach hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars, a development expected to have major implications for U.S. importers as well as related exporters in Taiwan.
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Ørsted Launches Taiwan's First Co-Created Fisheries Safety and Communication Guidelines for Offshore Wind Operations
Apr. 20 2026
Ørsted Launches Taiwan's First Co-Created Fisheries Safety and Communication Guidelines for Offshore Wind Operations
Ørsted today (20) announced the launch of Taiwan's first fisheries safety and communication guidelines initiated by an offshore wind developer and co-developed with fishing communities, including the Changhua Fishermen's Association (CFA), regional fishery groups, and academic experts.
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HKPC's AI Inspection Robot "HazardBot" Receives Bronze at 2026 Edison Awards Advancing Smart Nuclear Infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area
Apr. 17 2026
HKPC's AI Inspection Robot "HazardBot" Receives Bronze at 2026 Edison Awards Advancing Smart Nuclear Infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area
The "HazardBot" autonomous transformable wheel-legged inspection robot, jointly developed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, CGN (Shenzhen) Operation Technology and Radiation Monitoring Co., Ltd., Sun Yat-sen University, Xi'an Jiaotong University and Direct Drive Tech Co., Ltd., has received sector funding support under the Innovation and Technology Fund of the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and was awarded the Bronze Prize at the prestigious global innovation and technology awards, the Edison Awards.
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UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
Apr. 09 2026
UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
The British Office Taipei and Taiwan's Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs jointly hosted the "UK–Taiwan 20th Anniversary Renewable Energy Gala Dinner" on April 1, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. The event brought together senior government officials and industry representatives from both sides. UK Trade Envoy to Taiwan, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, and Director-General Chuang Ming-chi attended the event, marking two decades of close collaboration and celebrating the remarkable evolution of offshore wind energy from early-stage planning to a mature industry.
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Taiwan Launches Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Auction Mechanism with 3.6GW Capacity Target
Mar. 31 2026
Taiwan Launches Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Auction Mechanism with 3.6GW Capacity Target
On the 27th, the MOEA announced the "Directions for Allocating Installed Capacity of Offshore Wind Potential Zones" guidelines for offshore wind zonal development Round 3, following 2 briefing sessions and 3 stakeholder consultation meetings. The application process will commence on April 1, 2026, with a six-month preparation period provided to developers. Submissions will close on September 30, and the selection results are scheduled to be announced before the end of the year.
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Armstrong Fluid Technology Appoints Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer
Mar. 30 2026
Armstrong Fluid Technology Appoints Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer
Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global leader in intelligent, energy-saving fluid flow and whole building mechanical solutions, today announced the appointment of Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Danilo will lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
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AI-driven Fossil Power Growth for Taiwan Semiconductors Risks 90 lives, Half a Billion USD in Economic Losses by 2030
Mar. 25 2026
AI-driven Fossil Power Growth for Taiwan Semiconductors Risks 90 lives, Half a Billion USD in Economic Losses by 2030
A joint report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Greenpeace estimates that continued reliance on fossil-based electricity could result in approximately 90 premature deaths, 19,000 work absences, and 277 cases of childhood asthma, alongside economic losses of up to USD 500 million by 2030.
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Formosa 2 Achieves Landmark Refinancing, Setting Multiple Milestones for Taiwan and APAC Offshore Wind
Mar. 25 2026
Formosa 2 Achieves Landmark Refinancing, Setting Multiple Milestones for Taiwan and APAC Offshore Wind
Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm (Formosa 2) on 23rd announced the successful completion of its refinancing, securing approximately NT$58.9 billion. This transaction marks the first completed offshore wind refinancing in both Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. The deal received an enthusiastic response from the financial market, achieving more than two times oversubscription and setting a new benchmark in Taiwan's offshore wind financing history.
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South Korea Introduces Government-Led Offshore Wind Zoning System to Streamline Development
Mar. 24 2026
South Korea Introduces Government-Led Offshore Wind Zoning System to Streamline Development
The South Korean government is set to overhaul its offshore wind power development framework by introducing a planned site designation system, under which suitable locations will be identified in advance by the state. In parallel, a pan-governmental integrated body will handle permitting procedures in a streamlined manner, replacing the fragmented approval process previously led by private developers.
