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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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【PwC x ECCT】Seeking more precise tools for carbon footprint assessment: "Green Finance, Sustainable Business, and Corporate Power Purchase Contracts" seminar
Feb. 21 2023
【PwC x ECCT】Seeking more precise tools for carbon footprint assessment: "Green Finance, Sustainable Business, and Corporate Power Purchase Contracts" seminar
This seminar was jointly organized by PwC Taiwan and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Low Carbon Initiative (ECCT LCI), which is the first season of the "Green Finance, Sustainable Business, and Corporate Power Purchase Contracts" seminar, with the theme of " Carbon measurement, reporting, and verification in corporates", inviting views from industry, government, and academia to help companies continue to move towards a low carbon path.
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CSBC expects to complete the installation of the subsea foundation by CSBC's Green Jade in the second half of this year
Feb. 20 2023
CSBC expects to complete the installation of the subsea foundation by CSBC's Green Jade in the second half of this year
CDWE was awarded a contract for the construction of foundation transportation and installation for an offshore wind farm in Changhua, as well as a priority contract for wind turbine transportation and installation in 2019. The project is expected to commence in April this year with the pre-piling of foundation piles. CSBC expects to complete the installation of the subsea foundation by CSBC's Green Jade in the second half of this year.
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Boskalis Collaborates with Local Stakeholders Towards Sustainable Development
Feb. 17 2023
Boskalis Collaborates with Local Stakeholders Towards Sustainable Development
Boskalis HwaChi Offshore Wind has assisted in completing multiple maritime engineering operations related to the subsea foundations of offshore wind farms in Taiwan.
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47 wind turbines are installed in Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Feb. 01 2023
47 wind turbines are installed in Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm
47 wind turbines now stand tall in the waters off Miaoli, and more than 80% of the turbines have already started generating electricity.
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The new chairperson of the Ocean Affairs Council, Bi-Ling Kuan, took the oath of office on January 31st
Jan. 31 2023
The new chairperson of the Ocean Affairs Council, Bi-Ling Kuan, took the oath of office on January 31st
The new chairperson of the Ocean Affairs Council, Bi-Ling Kuan, took the oath of office on January 31st and presided over the first meeting of the Ocean Affairs Council and the head of the affiliated organization the next day, keeping track of business progress.
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Kuosheng 2 Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 will be officially decommissioned on March 14th
Jan. 31 2023
Kuosheng 2 Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 will be officially decommissioned on March 14th
Kuosheng 2 Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 will be officially decommissioned on March 14th. As a result, a base electricity output of 985MW is estimated to be lost. The Ta-Tan Power Plant Unit 8, slated to go online at the beginning of April, still requires some testing before it can support peak power usage on time. This presents a challenge for the facility.
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Changhua Flower Festival specially launched "Follow the Wind and Power Up - Parent-Child Adventure Challenge"
Jan. 29 2023
Changhua Flower Festival specially launched "Follow the Wind and Power Up - Parent-Child Adventure Challenge"
Channel Offshore Wind launched the "Follow the Wind and Power Up - Parent-Child Adventure Challenge" on January 28th at the "Changhua Flower Festoval" event.
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Wind Energy and Environmental Education Exhibition kicks off at the 'Changhua Flower Festival'
Jan. 28 2023
Wind Energy and Environmental Education Exhibition kicks off at the 'Changhua Flower Festival'
The theme of the exhibition is "Offshore Wind Farm - Favorable Winds in a Whirl of Energy", and it will incorporate imagery of wind energy and knowledge of renewable energy into the design, using 100% recyclable iron structures and local plants.
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Ørsted Taiwan Responds to 'Changhua Flower Festival' Campaign during the Lunar New Year
Jan. 20 2023
Ørsted Taiwan Responds to 'Changhua Flower Festival' Campaign during the Lunar New Year
In response to the "Changhua Flower Festival" event held by the Changhua County Government during the Spring Festival, the global sustainable energy leader Ørsted responded to the "Changhua Flower Festival" event
