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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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Insight Kaohsiung｜Cisco Establishes AIoT Sustainable Innovation R&D Center in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area．Kaohsiung Station Green Corridor Roof Project to Complete by Late October
Jun. 21 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜Cisco Establishes AIoT Sustainable Innovation R&D Center in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area．Kaohsiung Station Green Corridor Roof Project to Complete by Late October
On June 18, Cisco Systems announced the establishment of the "AIoT Sustainable Innovation R&D Center" in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area. Partnering with over 20 ecosystem companies, Cisco aims to create an international smart harbor, integrating AI and IoT technologies to enhance port efficiency and safety, reduce electricity and energy costs, and lower carbon emissions.
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Forum on Advancing Floating Offshore Wind Power in Taiwan to Explore Development
Jun. 20 2024 Forum on Advancing Floating Offshore Wind Power in Taiwan to Explore Development The "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" forum will delve into floating offshore wind energy. Media, government agencies, think tanks, offshore wind industry supply chains, large and medium Taiwanese enterprises, banks, and venture capitalists are invited to participate and discuss.
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OMNI Features｜Infineon Technologies and MOEA Launch Automotive and Wireless Communication Semiconductor R&D Center in Taiwan．Carnot Battery Seminar Promotes the Future of Global Energy Storage．Root Energy's "Yeongdeok-gun Onshore Wind Power Project" Fund Invites Local Investors
Jun. 20 2024 OMNI Features｜Infineon Technologies and MOEA Launch Automotive and Wireless Communication Semiconductor R&D Center in Taiwan．Carnot Battery Seminar Promotes the Future of Global Energy Storage．Root Energy's "Yeongdeok-gun Onshore Wind Power Project" Fund Invites Local Investors On the 17th, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Infineon Technologies, a global automotive semiconductor leader, announced the establishment of the "Automotive and Wireless Communication Semiconductor R&D Center" in Taiwan at the German Trade Office Taipei. This initiative involves a total investment of NT$1.2 billion and is expected to generate an additional NT$2.7 billion in investments, driving Taiwan's electric vehicle industry's value to exceed NT$60 billion. This is the first R&D center established in Taiwan by a major European chip manufacturer, highlighting Taiwan's rising influence in the semiconductor and automotive chip sectors.
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President Lai Announce the Establishment of 3 Committees at the Presidential Office and Holds Press Conference to Mark First Month in Office
Jun. 19 2024
President Lai Announce the Establishment of 3 Committees at the Presidential Office and Holds Press Conference to Mark First Month in Office
On the morning of June 19, President Lai Ching-te held a press conference marking his first month in office titled "Building Trust through Policy Initiatives: A New Taiwan for an Era of Innovation" to announce the establishment of 3 committees at the Presidential Office: the National Climate Change Response Committee, National Whole-of-Society Resilience Committee, and Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee. In remarks, President Lai noted that the goal of the committees is to develop national strategies, engage in dialogue with civil society, deepen cooperation with the international community, and take action for Taiwan's future.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜Ample Power Supply in Southern Taiwan Welcomed by Taipower for Establishment of Tech Giants' Plants．Kaohsiung Airport New Terminal Project Progresses On Schedule．IDA Partners with Industry and Academia to Create Ground-Air Integration Testing Site
Jun. 18 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜Ample Power Supply in Southern Taiwan Welcomed by Taipower for Establishment of Tech Giants' Plants．Kaohsiung Airport New Terminal Project Progresses On Schedule．IDA Partners with Industry and Academia to Create Ground-Air Integration Testing Site
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, recently announced the establishment of an advanced computing center there. During the "2024 Taipower Scholarship Awards Ceremony" in Kaohsiung. Tseng Wen-Sheng, Chairman of Taipower, responded to media inquiries about several tech giants moving to the southern region. Tseng stated that power supply from the south to the north is a reality. Southern Taiwan has ample power resources, including traditional and renewable energy sources like solar. Tseng welcomed tech giants setting up near power sources, noting it would create a more balanced, stable, and efficient power grid.
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OMNI Features｜Installation of Germany's Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG Terminal Assigned to Norwegian and French Companies Firms．Equinor and GRTgaz Sign PDA to Develop CO2 Transport Infrastructure in France．2H and Vekta Group forge Partnership to Enhance Offshore Wind Cable Innovation
Jun. 18 2024
OMNI Features｜Installation of Germany's Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG Terminal Assigned to Norwegian and French Companies Firms．Equinor and GRTgaz Sign PDA to Develop CO2 Transport Infrastructure in France．2H and Vekta Group forge Partnership to Enhance Offshore Wind Cable Innovation
Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), Germany's state-owned operator of four terminals, is moving forward with its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Wilhelmshaven. To this end, Norway's technology company ECOnnect Energy has been hired to install a jettyless ready IQuay solution for LNG import to Wilhelmshaven. ECOnnect Energy has tapped France's marine contractor GEOCEAN for subsea installation work.
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OMNI Features｜Japan's NEDO Announces Floating Wind Power Demonstration Projects in Aichi and Akita Waters．Daewoo and MBW Jointly Developed 15 MW Floating Offshore Wind Power Model Receives Basic Approval of Concept Design from DNV
Jun. 17 2024
OMNI Features｜Japan's NEDO Announces Floating Wind Power Demonstration Projects in Aichi and Akita Waters．Daewoo and MBW Jointly Developed 15 MW Floating Offshore Wind Power Model Receives Basic Approval of Concept Design from DNV
The Japanese government recently announced the commencement of a floating wind farm commercialization demonstration project in the waters off Aichi Prefecture and Akita Prefecture starting from this fiscal year, aiming to expand the development of domestic renewable energy.
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CIP Phase 3-1 Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm Secures Contracts for Substructure Supply, Transportation, and Installation Ensuring 2027 Grid Connection
Jun. 17 2024
CIP Phase 3-1 Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm Secures Contracts for Substructure Supply, Transportation, and Installation Ensuring 2027 Grid Connection
The Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) today (17th) announced that the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm Phase 3-1 has signed contracts with Century Wind Power and CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering Co., Ltd. (CDWE) for the supply, transportation, and installation of foundations. This marks the first final contract for foundations in the Phase 3-1 wind farm.
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GSMMA Releases Latest Subsea Geological Information for Offshore Wind Farms in Penghu, Changhua Coastal Park, and Hsinchu-Miaoli Area
Jun. 17 2024
GSMMA Releases Latest Subsea Geological Information for Offshore Wind Farms in Penghu, Changhua Coastal Park, and Hsinchu-Miaoli Area
The Taiwanese government is committed to the transition of energy and the acceleration of offshore wind development as part of its green energy initiative. The Geological Survey and Mining Management Agency, MOEA (GSMMA), has completed regional-scale subsurface geological surveys in the vicinity of Penghu, Changhua Coastal Park, and the nearshore area of Hsinchu-Miaoli for offshore wind farm development.
