Dedicated to Offshore Wind and Marine Conservation　Taiya Renewable Energy Launches Coral Restoration in Penghu, Taiwan

TRE coral restoration initiative in Penghu, Taiwan

Taiwanese offshore wind developer, Taiya Renewable Energy (TRE) today (5th) announced its coral restoration initiative in Penghu, aiming to preserve the county's vital marine assets. In collaboration with Penghu Marine Life Propagation, the Ocean Citizens Foundation, and Poseidon Water Sports Club, TRE launched the "Coral Restoration Action" in Suogang Village, Penghu. K.D. Wu, Chairman of TRE and the CEO, along with colleagues, planted coral and observed the marine ecosystem firsthand, enhancing Penghu's marine biodiversity.

TRE highlights that Penghu's waters host valuable coral reefs, often called the tropical rainforests of the sea, crucial for marine life habitats, feeding, and protection. The "Coral Restoration Action" involves cultivating coral fragments onshore and transplanting them to suitable underwater locations, up to 10 meters deep. This initiative is timed between the end of the northeast monsoon and the start of typhoon season. Professional teams will monitor and maintain the restoration areas, regularly cleaning algae and reporting on growth and maintenance, to restore Penghu's pristine marine ecosystem.

Xiao-Chan Wang, CEO of the Ocean Citizens Foundation, emphasized the global focus on biodiversity, noting that coral reefs, though small in area, are vital, nurturing 4% of key marine species. Coral restoration is thus a crucial international environmental sustainability effort. TRE's initiative showcases a commitment to ocean conservation, urging more businesses, academia, and government sectors to join in preserving Penghu's marine beauty.

K.D. Wu conducted coral fragment transplantation at the seedling farm

Wu pointed out that coral reefs are essential marine resources. Global warming has endangered these reefs, prompting TRE to combat climate change impacts through renewable energy development. Offshore wind power, a transition from fossil fuels to green energy, is central to this effort. This coral restoration aims to protect Penghu's marine forests, enhance biodiversity, and ensure the sustainability of marine species and the environment, aligning offshore wind power with Penghu's marine prosperity.

TRE states that offshore wind power is key to Taiwan's renewable energy and energy independence. TRE aims to earn local trust and support while protecting marine and fishermen's rights, demonstrating a sincere commitment to local well-being.

TRE submarine coral transplantation in Penghu, Taiwan