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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils "Offshore Wind Competitive Bidding Roadmap" and Plans to Initiate 8 GW Offshore Wind Projects Within 2 Years．RWE Renewables Launches Electrolyzer Pilot Plant in Germany to Expand Green Hydrogen Production．One of Australia's Oldest Wind Farms can Nearly Double its Capacity Through the "Repowering" Process by Utilizing Larger Wind Turbine
Aug. 14 2024
OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils "Offshore Wind Competitive Bidding Roadmap" and Plans to Initiate 8 GW Offshore Wind Projects Within 2 Years．RWE Renewables Launches Electrolyzer Pilot Plant in Germany to Expand Green Hydrogen Production．One of Australia's Oldest Wind Farms can Nearly Double its Capacity Through the "Repowering" Process by Utilizing Larger Wind Turbine
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy recently announced the "Offshore Wind Competitive Bidding Roadmap." According to the roadmap, the Ministry will conduct competitive bidding for up to 8 GW of offshore wind projects over the next 2 years, from the second half of this year to the first half of 2026. This capacity is fifty times larger than the current installed capacity of 158.5 MW, and including last year's 1.5 GW tender, approximately 10 GW of offshore wind projects are expected to be under construction.
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CPC Signs MOU with Academia Sinica and NCU to Promote Geothermal Research Exploration and Development Technologies
Aug. 12 2024
CPC Signs MOU with Academia Sinica and NCU to Promote Geothermal Research Exploration and Development Technologies
In response to the Taiwan government's energy transition policy, CPC Corporation Taiwan (CPC) is actively promoting the development of green energy and carbon reduction technologies in Taiwan, alongside the growth of related industries. On the 6th of this month, CPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Academia Sinica and National Central University (NCU) to jointly advance geothermal research, exploration, and development technologies in Taiwan. This collaboration aims to contribute significantly to the realization of the 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target.
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Enel X Wins a Taiwan Sustainability Action Award for VPP Achievements
Aug. 09 2024
Enel X Wins a Taiwan Sustainability Action Award for VPP Achievements
Enel X Taiwan participated for the first time in the 4th Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards, hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), and secured the Bronze Award in the "SDG 13 Climate Action" category. The company was recognized for its "Virtual Power Plant Accelerates the Energy Transition" initiative, highlighting its contributions to energy transition and climate change mitigation.
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TAISE Hosts the 3rd "2024 SDG Asia" Calling for Nationwide Sustainable Action
Aug. 09 2024
TAISE Hosts the 3rd "2024 SDG Asia" Calling for Nationwide Sustainable Action
The 3rd "2024 SDG Asia", organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), is taking place from August 8 to 10 at the Taipei World Trade Center. This event will bring together 151 organizations from 12 countries and regions, including Taiwan.
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OMNI Features｜LS Marine Solutions Signs Taiwan's Offshore Wind SOV Lease Agreement with DFO．EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Jointly Invest in 60 MW Romanian Solar PV Plant．Vietnam Approves Private Company Hai Linh for LNG Import and Export Operations
Aug. 08 2024
OMNI Features｜LS Marine Solutions Signs Taiwan's Offshore Wind SOV Lease Agreement with DFO．EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Jointly Invest in 60 MW Romanian Solar PV Plant．Vietnam Approves Private Company Hai Linh for LNG Import and Export Operations
LS Marine Solutions has signed an agreement with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) in Taiwan for a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) lease service. and has announced participation in a domestic tender in South Korea. LS Eco Energy's representative and Pauline Chen, CEO of DFO, together signed an agreement on the 7th to support offshore wind farm construction operations. During the construction of offshore wind farms, the SOV can provide high-quality accommodation and dining services by connecting to the wind turbines and can remain at sea for over 10 days, earning the nickname "five-star hotel at sea."
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BlueFloat Energy Announces Participation in Taiwan's First "Winds of September" Floating Wind Demonstration Project Auction and Signed an Agreement with MIRDC
Aug. 07 2024
BlueFloat Energy Announces Participation in Taiwan's First "Winds of September" Floating Wind Demonstration Project Auction and Signed an Agreement with MIRDC
BlueFloat Energy (hereinafter referred to as BlueFloat) officially announced yesterday (7th) the site selection for the "Winds of September Offshore Wind Project Phase I." The company indicated its intention to participate in the Taiwan government's floating wind farm demonstration project selection, expected to start by the end of the year. BlueFloat signed an agreement with the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to collaborate on the "Analysis of Taiwan's Local Supply Chain Capacity for Floating Offshore Wind Mooring and Anchoring Systems," reaffirming its commitment to establishing Taiwan's first floating wind farm.
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OMNI Features｜Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings Emerges in Australia's Hydrogen Rush．Corio Generation Plans $1 Billion Investment in South Korean Offshore Wind Projects．Sumitomo and JGC Group Sign Agreement to Establish Mass Production Supply Chain for Floating Offshore Wind Components
Aug. 06 2024
OMNI Features｜Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings Emerges in Australia's Hydrogen Rush．Corio Generation Plans $1 Billion Investment in South Korean Offshore Wind Projects．Sumitomo and JGC Group Sign Agreement to Establish Mass Production Supply Chain for Floating Offshore Wind Components
Taiwan's Green Harvest Holdings is emerging in Australia's hydrogen rush, competing with Japan and South Korea. The company aims to acquire shares in the hydrogen utility project H2U, which targets an annual production of 1 million tons of green ammonia by 2028, with expectations to increase to 4 million tons by 2033.
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MOEA Announces the Results of Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Zonal Development ５ Wind Farms Selected
Aug. 05 2024
MOEA Announces the Results of Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Zonal Development ５ Wind Farms Selected
The results of the offshore wind power zonal development Phase 2 capacity allocation have been officially released. The selected projects are Shinfox Energy (Yuanta), SRE (Formosa 6), CIP (Fengmiao II), Corio (Formosa 3-site 11), and Enervest (InfraVest, DeShuai), totaling five offshore wind farms with a combined allocated capacity of 2.7GW.
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CPC Corporation Taiwan Announces 2024 August NG and LPG Prices
Aug. 02 2024
CPC Corporation Taiwan Announces 2024 August NG and LPG Prices
CPC announced on the 31st that, in August 2024, household natural gas (NG) prices will stay the same, with CPC bearing the costs, to support people's livelihoods and comply with the government's price stabilization policy. Additionally, CPC stated that effective midnight today (the 2nd), there will be no price adjustments in August for household LPG (bottled gas), industrial propane, butane, mixed propane-butane, and automotive LPG.
