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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｜Leading Light Wind and Attentive Energy 2 Projects win New Jersey Offshore Wind Auction．EU Grid Operators Publish Offshore Network Development Plans
Jan. 25 2024
OMNI Features｜Leading Light Wind and Attentive Energy 2 Projects win New Jersey Offshore Wind Auction．EU Grid Operators Publish Offshore Network Development Plans
Invenergy and energyRe's Leading Light Wind project, which is one of two winners in New Jersey's latest solicitation. The 2.4GW offshore wind project will create an estimated 7500 jobs and $3.7bn in anticipated economic development benefits for the state, said its developers. Leading Light Wind and Attentive Energy 2 will deliver 3.7GW of offshore wind in New Jersey's offshore wind solicitation round. Attentive Energy 2 was developed by Corio Generation and TotalEnergies.
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OMNI Features｜Luxembourg Commences In-House Production of Solar Panels / Rise of Eco-Friendly Vehicles - UAE Pours $54 Billion to Transform into Green Hydrogen Hub / Historic Moment for Pingtung - Dawu Mountain Citizen Power Plant Cooperative Takes Root
Jan. 25 2024
OMNI Features｜Luxembourg Commences In-House Production of Solar Panels / Rise of Eco-Friendly Vehicles - UAE Pours $54 Billion to Transform into Green Hydrogen Hub / Historic Moment for Pingtung - Dawu Mountain Citizen Power Plant Cooperative Takes Root
Solarcells has commenced the production of solar panels in December 2023, as reported by the Luxembourg Times. The company is set to manufacture 40,000 solar panels annually, with ambitious plans to increase the output to 200,000 panels per year. Solarcells, established last year, is a collaborative effort between Luxembourg's Socom Group and Belgium's Evocells in the solar panel industry.
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OMNI Features｜UK Releases 1 Million Discounted Train Tickets for Eco-Friendly Travel / Norway Implements CCS Project by Clearing Sea Urchins / NDC: Highest Achievement Rate in 16 Years for Public Construction in 2023
Jan. 24 2024
OMNI Features｜UK Releases 1 Million Discounted Train Tickets for Eco-Friendly Travel / Norway Implements CCS Project by Clearing Sea Urchins / NDC: Highest Achievement Rate in 16 Years for Public Construction in 2023
The Department for Transport announces the release of over 1 million discounted train tickets available for purchase through the Great Britain Rail Sale from January 23 to 29, 2024. These tickets are applicable for journeys within England, Wales, and Scotland from January 30 to March 15, 2024. This initiative is part of the UK government's efforts to reduce living costs while promoting tourism and encouraging environmentally friendly travel.
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OMNI Features｜Norvento Enerxía Will Design a Prototype of Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade in the Framework of the European EOLIAN Consortium．NKT Finalizes the Power Cable Project for The Viking Link Interconnector
Jan. 23 2024
OMNI Features｜Norvento Enerxía Will Design a Prototype of Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade in the Framework of the European EOLIAN Consortium．NKT Finalizes the Power Cable Project for The Viking Link Interconnector
(1) The EOLIAN project has a total funding of 4 million euros from the European Union.
(2) The main objective of this initiative is to develop a prototype of a sustainable blade with improved durability and easy maintenance.
(3) Norvento Enerxía will be responsible for the design and manufacture of 2 blade prototypes, focused on testing the suitability of the technologies and materials used.
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Strong Northeast Monsoon in Taiwan - Wind Power Instantaneous Generation Surpasses 2 GW
Jan. 23 2024
Strong Northeast Monsoon in Taiwan - Wind Power Instantaneous Generation Surpasses 2 GW
Recently, the strengthening of the northeast monsoon has bolstered wind power generation. Taipower announces that the instantaneous wind power generation has surpassed the 2 GW milestone for the first time since Sunday (21st). The peak, recorded at 16:22 on 21st, reached 203.7 MW, setting a new historical high, almost equivalent to the total output of four Hsinda coal-fired units. Most of the time, it maintained an output of over 190 MW, generating approximately 2 million kilowatt-hours in an hour, supplying the daily electricity needs of nearly 200,000 households.
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OMNIFeatures｜Crisis in the European Solar Industry / EP Strengthens Product Labeling to Combat Greenwashing / CPC Advances "Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station Installation and Demonstration Operation" Project / Floating Offshore Wind Farm Demonstration Planning Public Hearing on January 26, 2024
Jan. 23 2024
OMNIFeatures｜Crisis in the European Solar Industry / EP Strengthens Product Labeling to Combat Greenwashing / CPC Advances "Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station Installation and Demonstration Operation" Project / Floating Offshore Wind Farm Demonstration Planning Public Hearing on January 26, 2024
Despite the ambitious climate goals set by the EU, the domestic solar industry is failing to thrive. Instead, the European solar sector is facing its most severe crisis in over a decade. The intense competition from products imported from mainland China is weakening local solar manufacturing, diminishing Europe's hopes for energy autonomy.
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Taipower Inaugurated the 60 MW Longtan Energy Storage System to Enhance Grid Resilience
Jan. 23 2024
Taipower Inaugurated the 60 MW Longtan Energy Storage System to Enhance Grid Resilience
Taipower has constructed the Longtan Energy Storage System to enhance grid resilience, tripling the existing capacity to 60 MW. Transforming the substation into an energy storage hub, the "Grid Empowerment, Resilience Forever" ceremony was held today. Taipower highlights the system's ability for rapid charge and discharge, aiding the integration of renewable energy into the grid's frequency regulation. It can also seamlessly collaborate with existing units, immediately providing stable power during unforeseen events and enhancing power system stability and flexibility.
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Japan Sets Ambitious Goals Opening 2 New Sites for Offshore Wind Development
Jan. 22 2024
Japan Sets Ambitious Goals Opening 2 New Sites for Offshore Wind Development
The Japanese government continues its push for more offshore wind development, opening the third round of project allocations. To shore up the Japanese target of 10 GW within 2030 and to fill the pipeline with new opportunities for both foreign and domestic developers, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is now inviting developers to bid on two new sites, totaling 1050 MW.
