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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｜Eurus Energy Starts Partial Operation of "Ashikawa Wind Farm", Japan's Largest Onshore Wind Farm / Sumitomo Eyes Biodiesel Mass Production in Japan for Decarbonization
Jan. 10 2024
OMNI Features｜Eurus Energy Starts Partial Operation of "Ashikawa Wind Farm", Japan's Largest Onshore Wind Farm / Sumitomo Eyes Biodiesel Mass Production in Japan for Decarbonization
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (Eurus Energy) announced today that Dohoku Wind Farm LLC, a group company of Eurus Energy, has completed construction of the north section (capacity: 68.8 MW) of the “Ashikawa Wind Farm” (capacity: 128.8 MW) in Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido, and its commencement of commercial operation on January 4, 2024. When the south section is completed, the “Ashikawa Wind Farm” will be the largest onshore wind farm in Japan.
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OMNI Features｜Nordex lands 106 MW order in Spain / Biorefinery Östrand entered into an agreement with CINEA / Taiwan Ministry of Finance Unleashes State-Owned Lands to Boost Green Energy
Jan. 09 2024
OMNI Features｜Nordex lands 106 MW order in Spain / Biorefinery Östrand entered into an agreement with CINEA / Taiwan Ministry of Finance Unleashes State-Owned Lands to Boost Green Energy
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received an order for 106 megawatts (MW) from Capital Energy in Spain, the company has announced. The agreement covers 18 N163/5.X turbines for the Mareas I & II wind farm. They will be delivered in spring 2025 and are expected to be operational in June of the same year. The agreement also includes a 20-year service agreement. The Mareas I & II wind farm is located near Mequinenza in the province of Zaragoza.
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JERA and GPI officially announce the Commissioning of Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm
Jan. 08 2024
JERA and GPI officially announce the Commissioning of Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm
On 1 January 2024, JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) and Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) began operations at the Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm—the largest commercial wind farm in Japan and the first in Japan to adopt large 8,000 kW wind turbines—which they own through Green Power Ishikari GK, a special-purpose corporation (SPC) [1].
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OMNI Features｜Equinor, BP Cancel New York Offshore Wind Contract / Aker Solutions plans to pilot world's first subsea power distribution system for floating offshore wind at METCentre / Pattern Energy Group secures a $11 billion financing to fully engage in clean energy construction in the United States / Alfanar, Juniper Green and EDF Renewables Win GUVNL's 500 MW Wind Auction
Jan. 05 2024
OMNI Features｜Equinor, BP Cancel New York Offshore Wind Contract / Aker Solutions plans to pilot world's first subsea power distribution system for floating offshore wind at METCentre / Pattern Energy Group secures a $11 billion financing to fully engage in clean energy construction in the United States / Alfanar, Juniper Green and EDF Renewables Win GUVNL's 500 MW Wind Auction
European energy firms Equinor and BP terminated their agreement to sell power to New York state from their proposed Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm, citing rising inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain issues. "This agreement reflects changed economic circumstances on an industry-wide scale and repositions an already mature project to continue development in anticipation of new offtake opportunities," Equinor said in a statement on 3rd Jan, in an apparent reference to a new offshore wind solicitation launched by New York in November. The solicitation allows companies to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices. The winners of an expedited solicitation for offshore wind will be announced in February.
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EnergyOMNI Media Hosts "Ring of OMNI Phoenix – Drawing Inspiration from the Ocean: Unleashing the Power of Gentleness" Exploring Sustainable Development in a Casual Business Gathering.
Jan. 05 2024
EnergyOMNI Media Hosts "Ring of OMNI Phoenix – Drawing Inspiration from the Ocean: Unleashing the Power of Gentleness" Exploring Sustainable Development in a Casual Business Gathering.
In a relaxed setting, the "Ring of OMNI Phoenix" business gathering, exploring sustainable development, was hosted by Enera Media Ltd. (EnergyOMNI Media) on December 28, 2023, in Kaohsiung. The event featured Wen-Ling Hong, Deputy Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC), and Marian Chiang, Senior Vice President & Exclusive Assistance to the President at FCF Co., Ltd., engaging in casual conversations with attendees.
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OMNI Features｜Record High Number of Electric Viecles in France / Philippines to Build World's Largest Solar Power Plant / Domestic Organic Fertilizer Carbon Sequestration on the Rise
Jan. 04 2024
OMNI Features｜Record High Number of Electric Viecles in France / Philippines to Build World's Largest Solar Power Plant / Domestic Organic Fertilizer Carbon Sequestration on the Rise
According to a report by La Tribune, the latest statistics released by Plateforme Automobile (PFA) on January 1 reveal that the French car market had over 1.77 million newly registered private cars by 2023, marking a 16.07% growth. Electric vehicle sales significantly increased by 47% compared to 2022, reaching a historic high.
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OMNI Features｜Germany Announce Carbon Emission Management Strategies for CCS Facilities / U.S. Petroleum Production Hits a New High During Biden's Administration / Taipower: Wind/Solar Energy Penetration Reaches 35.45% at the End of 2023
Jan. 03 2024
OMNI Features｜Germany Announce Carbon Emission Management Strategies for CCS Facilities / U.S. Petroleum Production Hits a New High During Biden's Administration / Taipower: Wind/Solar Energy Penetration Reaches 35.45% at the End of 2023
Germany had concerns that CCS technology could be used as an excuse to slow down the green transition. However, considering the German government's explicit goal of climate neutrality by 2045 and recognizing that some industrial processes cannot achieve net-zero emissions, GRÜNE in Germany has announced a change in stance and is now willing to explore the feasibility of technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) or Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU).
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Skyborn Secures Approval for 640MW Yunlin Financing Full Installation Progress is Expected to be Completed in 2024
Jan. 03 2024
Skyborn Secures Approval for 640MW Yunlin Financing Full Installation Progress is Expected to be Completed in 2024
The 640MW Yunlin offshore wind project has received the necessary approvals from Taiwanese authorities to enable the successful completion of its financial restructuring. Approvals for the extended financing, announced at the end of August 2023, were awarded by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy Administration. Since its financial close in 2019, the Yunlin project has been a key priority for Skyborn Renewables and its partners in the development company Yunneng, consisting of TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO), and Sojitz Corporation.
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Nexif Ratch completes acquisition of operating hydro plant in Lao Cai province, Vietnam Strengthening its renewable portfolio path in APAC
Jan. 02 2024
Nexif Ratch completes acquisition of operating hydro plant in Lao Cai province, Vietnam Strengthening its renewable portfolio path in APAC
Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (Nexif Ratch Energy) announce its successful acquisition of the 30 MW Minh Luong run-of-river hydro power plant with peak hour storage located in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. The acquisition contributes to strengthening the Nexif Ratch Energy portfolio's growth path in renewables and will create a stable and recurring income through a long term PPA.
