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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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OMNI Features｜bp to Take Full Ownership of Beacon Wind US Offshore Projects and Convey Interest in Empire Wind to Equinor / Launch of Thailand's Utility Green Tariff (UGT) Scheduled for February / China Sets New Record in 2023 Surpassing Global Solar Capacity
Jan. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜bp to Take Full Ownership of Beacon Wind US Offshore Projects and Convey Interest in Empire Wind to Equinor / Launch of Thailand's Utility Green Tariff (UGT) Scheduled for February / China Sets New Record in 2023 Surpassing Global Solar Capacity
bp and Equinor announced on 25th this month an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects which, following completion, will result in bp taking ownership of Equinor's 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects and Equinor taking ownership of bp's 50% stake in the Empire Wind 1 and 2 projects. In addition, bp agrees to take ownership of Equinor's 50% interest in the Astoria Gateway for Renewable Energy (AGRE) site and, subject to certain future conditions, Equinor agrees to take ownership of bp's 50% interest in the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
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OMNI Features｜Czech Republic Establishes SIRS / Vietnam Establishes Its First Carbon Credit Training Institution / Hualien Clears White Popinac for Biomass Energy to Balance Carbon Reduction and Ecological Restoration
Jan. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜Czech Republic Establishes SIRS / Vietnam Establishes Its First Carbon Credit Training Institution / Hualien Clears White Popinac for Biomass Energy to Balance Carbon Reduction and Ecological Restoration
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic recently announced the establishment of SIRS (Státní investiční a rozvojové společnosti) to attract strategic investments like electric vehicle battery or semiconductor production to the Czech Republic. SIRS will focus on developing modern industrial parks with the necessary infrastructure to provide suitable land for investors immediately. The goal is to attract foreign investments, bring high-value additions, and enhance the competitiveness of the Czech Republic.
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Ocean Affairs Council Completes Blue Carbon Methodology Fostering Public-Private Collaboration in Blue Carbon Credit
Jan. 29 2024
Ocean Affairs Council Completes Blue Carbon Methodology Fostering Public-Private Collaboration in Blue Carbon Credit
"Blue Carbon" plays a crucial role in Taiwan's net-zero strategy as a carbon sink. The Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) has commissioned National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to revise the "Blue Carbon Methodology" for Taiwan's local mangroves and seagrass bed carbon sinks, submitting it for review by the Environmental Ministry.
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OMNI Features｜U.K. Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant Hit by New Delay and Could Cost Up to £46bn / Tidal Transit Initiate World’s First Retrofit E-CTV / Sembcorp Awarded 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in India
Jan. 29 2024
OMNI Features｜U.K. Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant Hit by New Delay and Could Cost Up to £46bn / Tidal Transit Initiate World’s First Retrofit E-CTV / Sembcorp Awarded 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in India
According to Financial Times, Britain's flagship Hinkley Point C nuclear plant has been delayed until 2029 at the earliest, with the cost spiraling to near £46bn. The surging bill and slipping schedule, announced on Tuesday by the French state-owned operator and constructor EDF (Electricite de France S.A., EDF), will put pressure on the UK government to provide extra financial support for the project.
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OMNI Features｜IEA: Renewable Energy to Surpass Coal in Global Power Generation Share by 2025 / Italy Incentivizes the Development of Renewable Energy Communities and Power Self-Sufficiency / CSCC's Graphite Carbon Microsphere Annual Production of 2,000 Tons Sold Worldwide
Jan. 26 2024
OMNI Features｜IEA: Renewable Energy to Surpass Coal in Global Power Generation Share by 2025 / Italy Incentivizes the Development of Renewable Energy Communities and Power Self-Sufficiency / CSCC's Graphite Carbon Microsphere Annual Production of 2,000 Tons Sold Worldwide
The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated on the 24th that it anticipates low-carbon sources to represent nearly half of global electricity generation by around 2026, up from less than 40% in 2023. Additionally, it is estimated that by early 2025, renewable energy will surpass coal in the total power generation share, accounting for over one-third.
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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.
