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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.
MTIC Launches First-Ever "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day"; Showcasing Taiwan's Innovation Strength in Marine Technology and Offshore Renewable Energy
Jun. 01 2026
MTIC Launches First-Ever "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day"; Showcasing Taiwan's Innovation Strength in Marine Technology and Offshore Renewable Energy
The Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) hosted "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day" on May 27 at the Marine Technology Industrial Innovation Center (MTIC) in Kaohsiung. The event marked the first large-scale marine technology exhibition since MTIC's establishment. The opening ceremony was jointly officiated by Deputy Director General Chung-Hsien Chen of the Energy Administration, MOEA, and MIRDC Chairperson Chia-Ju Liu, highlighting developments in marine technology, offshore wind O&M, and emerging ocean energy industries.
HDRE Secures Nearly 160 MW in Japan's LTDA with 3 Major Strategies to Drive Global Deployment of 9.4 GW
May. 28 2026
HDRE Secures Nearly 160 MW in Japan's LTDA with 3 Major Strategies to Drive Global Deployment of 9.4 GW
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) secured nearly 160 MW of battery energy storage capacity in Japan's Long-Term Decarbonization Auction (LTDA) for the 3rd consecutive year. With cumulative awarded capacity reaching approximately 560 MW, the company continues to build a stable overseas asset portfolio supported by long-term recurring revenue.
Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
May. 20 2026
Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao attended the inauguration of the "AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center" (ARIDC) in Tainan on May 19, describing the launch as a major milestone in Taiwan's 10 AI Initiatives Promotion Plan (臺灣 AI 新十大建設). Hsiao said the Executive Yuan has approved the "Smart Robotics Industry Development Plan", integrated with the "Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan," (大南方新矽谷方案) aimed at strengthening Taiwan's capabilities in intelligent system integration and advancing the country from a global hardware manufacturing hub to a key exporter of smart solutions.
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Taipower 2024 Environmental Month Presentation: Premiering the Largest-Scale Bat Research
Apr. 26 2024
Taipower 2024 Environmental Month Presentation: Premiering the Largest-Scale Bat Research
Taipower recently held its 2024 Environmental Month Presentation, reviewing the environmental achievements of 2023. Taipower's own fossil fuel unit's pollutants emission intensity has decreased by nearly 70% since 2016, and its carbon emission intensity (CO2 emissions per kWh) has also decreased by 8%.
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Completion and Grid Connection of 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm in APAC
Apr. 25 2024
Completion and Grid Connection of 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm in APAC
Ørsted announced today (25) that the 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm has been completed and fully connected to the Taipower grid, becoming the largest operational offshore wind farm in the Asia-Pacific region. This milestone doubles Taiwan's offshore wind power installation capacity and stimulates the local offshore wind power industry ecosystem.
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OMNI Features｜France Initiates Large-Scale Solar Energy Revival to Ensure Energy Independence．Malaysia Drives Energy Exchange Platform Focusing on Cross-Border Sales．Taipower Promotes Environmental Achievements Exhibition and Ecological Conservation Projects
Apr. 25 2024
OMNI Features｜France Initiates Large-Scale Solar Energy Revival to Ensure Energy Independence．Malaysia Drives Energy Exchange Platform Focusing on Cross-Border Sales．Taipower Promotes Environmental Achievements Exhibition and Ecological Conservation Projects
France's solar photovoltaic industry has lagged behind in recent years. France is launching a large-scale revival of its solar energy industry to ensure energy independence, introducing multiple incentives. These include increasing the proportion of domestically manufactured solar panels to 40%, offering tax incentives, and implementing highway solar panel projects. France has also signed solar agreements with renewable energy developers and buyers to promote the solar panel ecosystem and market in France collectively.
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Suzlon Group's Girish Tanti Elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
Apr. 24 2024
Suzlon Group's Girish Tanti Elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of the Suzlon Group, has been elected Vice-Chair of the Global Wind Energy Council at the annual board meeting, held in Abu Dhabi this year. Wind Industry veteran Tanti restates his commitment to driving the tripling of renewables to power a net-zero future.
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Ørsted Releases Its Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm Case Study: Generating Economic Value of NT$5.23 Trillion and Long-term Social Benefits
Apr. 24 2024
Ørsted Releases Its Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm Case Study: Generating Economic Value of NT$5.23 Trillion and Long-term Social Benefits
Ørsted today (24) released the "Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm Case Study." This 900 MW offshore wind farm has generated NT$402 billions in industrial value for Taiwan over the past 6 years of development activities. When considering the subsequent "induced consumption" effects, it can create NT$523 billion in economic value, surpassing the annual output value of Taiwan's electric vehicle industry last year, which was NT$400 billion.
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OMNI Features｜Consultation on UK's Clean Energy Substation Near Chesterfield Opens．JERA and ReNew Partner on Green Ammonia Production Project
Apr. 24 2024
OMNI Features｜Consultation on UK's Clean Energy Substation Near Chesterfield Opens．JERA and ReNew Partner on Green Ammonia Production Project
National Grid has proposed to build a substation, and a consultation on plans for a new clean energy substation has been launched. This new 400 kV substation is part of the Brinsworth to High Marnham project, which will also include upgrading existing overhead electricity lines, which will be an extension of a current site in Cock Alley, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to transport power generated from offshore wind.
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OMNI Features｜The Stockholm Central Low Emission Zone Has Been Approved By the EU to Ban Gasoline And Diesel Vehicles by 2025．Ecuador's Energy Crisis Has Prompted The President To Declare A State Of Emergency．Taiwan has Made Significant Strides in Reducing Shopping Plastic Usage Over 22 Years
Apr. 23 2024
OMNI Features｜The Stockholm Central Low Emission Zone Has Been Approved By the EU to Ban Gasoline And Diesel Vehicles by 2025．Ecuador's Energy Crisis Has Prompted The President To Declare A State Of Emergency．Taiwan has Made Significant Strides in Reducing Shopping Plastic Usage Over 22 Years
The European Commission has approved the implementation of a three-level low-emission zone that prohibits the driving of petrol or diesel vehicles in the central area of Stockholm, which will be the first city in the world to ban the driving of gasoline and diesel vehicles in parts of the city center. The area includes nearly 20 blocks surrounded by major roads such as Kungsgatan, Birger Jarlsgatan, Hamngatan, and Sveavägen. Only electric vehicles and low-emission gas-fired vehicles are allowed to enter, while low-emission hybrid vehicles are allowed to drive during peak traffic hours. The new law will come into force on December 31 this year.
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OMNI Features｜Keppel Greenlights Construction of Its First $750m Hydrogen Power Plant in Singapore．Macquarie Moves 17 GW Green Portfolio to Energy And Climate Fund
Apr. 23 2024
OMNI Features｜Keppel Greenlights Construction of Its First $750m Hydrogen Power Plant in Singapore．Macquarie Moves 17 GW Green Portfolio to Energy And Climate Fund
Keppel Infrastructure is moving forward with its plan to build the first hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore. It has earmarked approximately $750 million for the project, which will become operational in 2026.
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Five Northern European Countries Join Forces to Cross-Border CO2 Storage
Apr. 23 2024
Five Northern European Countries Join Forces to Cross-Border CO2 Storage
Five northern European countries – Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden – have laid the foundations for Europe's carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure by joining forces to conclude arrangements on the transport and storage of carbon across borders.
