The Government Continues to Advance Solar Development　Strengthening Taiwan's Energy Resilience and Green Power Supply

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated that successive administrations over the past fourteen years have continuously promoted renewable energy development as part of Taiwan's long-term strategy to enhance energy security and strengthen power system resilience. Among various renewable energy sources, solar photovoltaic (PV) power has become a key component of Taiwan's energy transition.

Given Taiwan's historical reliance on imported energy, with nearly 98% of its energy supply sourced from abroad, the development of renewable energy has long been regarded as a critical policy priority to enhance energy independence and reduce exposure to external energy risks.

In 2012, the administration of former President Ying-Jeou Ma launched initiatives such as the "Million Solar Rooftops Project (陽光屋頂百萬座計畫)," laying an important foundation for the growth of Taiwan's solar PV industry. In the same year, the first phase of AUO's Sungen Solar Power Plant was completed and commenced operations, becoming the largest rooftop solar power facility in Taiwan at that time and demonstrating the nation's commitment to green energy development.

By April 2015, Taiwan's cumulative installed solar PV capacity had increased by more than one hundredfold compared with 2008 levels, reflecting the tangible results of sustained renewable energy policies and providing a strong basis for subsequent energy transition efforts.

In addition to the central government's initiatives, local governments have also played an active role in advancing renewable energy projects. For example, the Taipei City Government promoted the Changxing Water Purification Plant Solar PV System in 2018, while the New Taipei City Government launched its Smart Energy Community program in the same year. These projects expanded the deployment of solar energy across public and private facilities and contributed to local sustainable energy development.

The MOEA emphasized that Taiwan's solar energy policies have been built upon years of collaborative efforts among central and local governments, industry stakeholders, and society as a whole. Looking ahead, the government will continue to promote renewable energy development, refine regulatory frameworks in response to evolving industrial and social needs, expand green electricity supply, strengthen national energy resilience, and enhance Taiwan's global competitiveness.

Source: MOEA