MOEA Holds Briefing on Draft Selection Criteria for Round 3.3 Zonal Development　Incorporating Developers' Performance; Project Execution Capability; and ESG Planning into Evaluation

Briefing session on the draft selection mechanism for Round 3.3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) convened a briefing today (8) on the draft selection mechanism for Round 3.3 of the Offshore Wind Zonal Development to outline the proposed framework to stakeholders. Under the proposed mechanism, evaluation criteria will incorporate developers' track records, financial strength, project execution capability, and ESG planning. The maximum capacity allocation per developer will be adjusted to 1 GW.

Green power pricing will primarily be based on Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs), supplemented by a minimum purchase price mechanism (not exceeding Taipower's avoided cost). ESG planning will be formally included as a review criterion. Developers that achieve early project completion and deliver measurable ESG outcomes will be eligible for incentives in the form of an extended power sales period.

The MOEA stated that this consultation process aims to consolidate stakeholder consensus on the Round 3.3 selection mechanism, with a formal announcement scheduled for the Q1 of 2026, reaffirming the government's continued commitment to promoting green power development and offshore wind deployment.

Regarding the detailed design of the Round 3.3 selection mechanism, the total capacity allocation is proposed at 3.6 GW, with grid connection targeted between 2030 and 2031. Key adjustments include a competitive assessment based on performance capability, encompassing both technical and financial capacity. Evaluation criteria will focus on developers' track records, financial strength, and project execution capability. Developers achieving a minimum score of 70 points will qualify for capacity allocation, which will be awarded in descending order of total score. In the event of a tie, ranking will be determined by project execution capability and developer track record scores.

In addition to objective indicators such as financial condition and wind farm development experience, developers with a proven record of strong project performance in Taiwan will receive corresponding recognition in the scoring process. Conversely, records of delayed project completion, failure to execute contracts, early contract termination, or insufficient fulfillment of industrial linkage commitments in Taiwan will be incorporated into the evaluation framework. This approach is intended to enhance overall execution efficiency for Round 3.1 and Round 3.2 offshore wind projects.

The MOEA emphasized that, in order to establish a more transparent and predictable offshore wind policy framework, stakeholders from all sectors are encouraged to actively provide feedback on the draft selection mechanism for Round 3.3 of the Offshore Wind Zonal Development to help build broad-based consensus. The MOEA plans to formally announce the selection mechanism in the Q1 of 2026 and will continue to collect stakeholder input and implement rolling adjustments as necessary.

The MOEA further noted that, as of the end of 2025, Taiwan's cumulative installed offshore wind capacity has reached 4.4 GW, with total green energy investment amounting to approximately USD 30 billion. By the end of 2026, offshore wind capacity is projected to increase to 5.3 GW.

The release of the Round 3.3 zonal development selection rules underscores the government's commitment to continuously refining offshore wind policy mechanisms and implementation frameworks, strengthening policy consistency and market confidence, and attracting international capital to Taiwan's renewable energy market. These efforts aim to lay a solid foundation for the continued expansion of renewable energy and to reinforce Taiwan's ongoing commitment to green power development and to supporting the RE100 objectives of global supply chains.