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Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
Jun. 05 2026
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 3 that, according to the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under its Section 301 investigation concerning import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labor, Taiwan has been designated as one of 14 economies assessed as presenting a relatively lower level of risk. As a result, the USTR has proposed an additional 10% tariff on Taiwan, compared with the proposed 12.5% tariff on other economies.
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.
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OMNI Features｜Toyota Tsusho Plans to Invest 1 Trillion Yen in Renewable Energy Aiming at Offshore Wind Power in Japan and Europe．Hallim Offshore Wind Project Under Investigation for Unlawful Construction．Geelong Port in Australia Seeks to Become Victoria's Offshore Wind Power Development Hub
Sep. 24 2024
OMNI Features｜Toyota Tsusho Plans to Invest 1 Trillion Yen in Renewable Energy Aiming at Offshore Wind Power in Japan and Europe．Hallim Offshore Wind Project Under Investigation for Unlawful Construction．Geelong Port in Australia Seeks to Become Victoria's Offshore Wind Power Development Hub
Toyota Tsusho Corp. plans to invest ¥1 trillion in renewable energy over the next decade, increasing its budget by ¥300 billion to meet growing global demand. By 2030, it aims to double its current capacity from 4,900 MW to 10 GW, with a focus on developing projects in emerging markets such as Africa and India. In Africa, the company has established "Aeolus" and is collaborating with Scatec to build a 100 MW solar power plant in Tunisia, set to begin operations in late 2025.
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2024 Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Marine Salvage & Emergency Response Summit_Introduction of Sponsoring Organizations (Part 2)
Sep. 24 2024
2024 Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Marine Salvage & Emergency Response Summit_Introduction of Sponsoring Organizations (Part 2)
MTIC by MIRDC was founded by Executive Yuan on 2017 as the research and development compound to support Taiwan’s offshore wind development, owned by Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
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Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs Enhances Green Energy Sandbox Initiative for Greater Flexibility
Sep. 23 2024
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs Enhances Green Energy Sandbox Initiative for Greater Flexibility
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is reviewing and refining the Green Energy Sandbox Plan, according to the Energy Administration. Domestic corporate users, particularly those focused on exports, have a high demand for green energy (such as RE100), and advanced manufacturing processes require a higher percentage of green energy. In response, the MOEA has upgraded the 2023 "Flexible Green Energy Allocation" sandbox plan, allowing users to purchase green energy in smaller increments, rather than buying the entire output of a green energy plant. This ensures that green energy is distributed to the facilities and processes most in need of higher green energy ratios.
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OMNI Features｜bp Announces $2 Billion Sale of its 1.3 GW U.S. Onshore Wind Power Portfolio．Spanish X1 Wind and Dutch FibreMax Partner to Enhance Floating Wind Platform Technology
Sep. 19 2024
OMNI Features｜bp Announces $2 Billion Sale of its 1.3 GW U.S. Onshore Wind Power Portfolio．Spanish X1 Wind and Dutch FibreMax Partner to Enhance Floating Wind Platform Technology
British oil giant bp has announced the sale of its 1.3 GW onshore wind power portfolio in the United States, bp Wind Energy, for $2 billion. The company will integrate its onshore renewable energy projects through its solar development joint venture subsidiary, Lightsource bp. The planned divestment reflects bp's desire to simplify its portfolio and maximize value by finding a new owner for its wind assets.
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Acer Group Founder Stan Shih Becomes NICA's First Asian "Global Longevity Ambassador
Sep. 19 2024
Acer Group Founder Stan Shih Becomes NICA's First Asian "Global Longevity Ambassador
The National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) awarded Stan Shih, founder of Acer Group, the title of "Global Longevity Ambassador," making him the 11th person globally to receive this honor and the first Asian to do so. In the future, Shih will use his role as a Global Longevity Ambassador to rally Taiwan's industries to support the growth of the country's health and longevity technology sector.
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Taiwan's Carbon Fees Align with the EU's CBAM Deduction Framework
Sep. 19 2024
Taiwan's Carbon Fees Align with the EU's CBAM Deduction Framework
The industrial sector has expressed concerns about how Taiwan's carbon fee system will align with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in the future. In response, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) reiterated that, according to the official EU CBAM text published on May 17, 2023, Taiwan's "carbon fee" qualifies as an effective form of carbon pricing under CBAM, making it eligible for offsetting.
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OMNI Features｜UK Government to Buy Electricity System Operator from National Grid for £630m．Hokuriku Electrical Construction Develops "Dipper" for Automatic Measurement of Wind Farm Cable Slack and Plans National Market Expansion．TotalEnergies Joins Japan Hydrogen Fund to Boost Low-Carbon Hydrogen Value Chain Development
Sep. 16 2024
OMNI Features｜UK Government to Buy Electricity System Operator from National Grid for £630m．Hokuriku Electrical Construction Develops "Dipper" for Automatic Measurement of Wind Farm Cable Slack and Plans National Market Expansion．TotalEnergies Joins Japan Hydrogen Fund to Boost Low-Carbon Hydrogen Value Chain Development
The UK government has finalized a £630m deal to take control of the National Grid unit responsible for maintaining the power supply, effective next month. Great Britain's Electricity System Operator (ESO) will be transferred into public ownership to create a new National Energy System Operator (Neso) to oversee both the electricity and gas systems. The government aims to adopt a more strategic approach toward a net zero energy system by 2030.
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2024 Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Marine Salvage & Emergency Response Summit_Introduction of Sponsoring Organizations (Part 1)
Sep. 12 2024
2024 Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Marine Salvage & Emergency Response Summit_Introduction of Sponsoring Organizations (Part 1)
As a partner of the "2024 Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Marine Salvage & Emergency Response Summit," we are deeply honored to collaborate with various organizations to jointly promote the development of Taiwan's offshore wind industry. The participation of each organization has enriched the forum with meaningful content and in-depth discussions.
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OMNI Features｜Five Companies Jointly Propose Feasibility Study of Large Floating Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines in Japan．Infinium Secures $200M Funding from Brookfield to Accelerate eFuels Growth．Chinese Wind Turbines Manufacturer Envision Pledges $1bn for Spanish Green Hydrogen Complex．Canpac Marine Services from Canada Acquired Tidewater Subsea to Expand it's Cable Laying Capabilities
Sep. 12 2024
OMNI Features｜Five Companies Jointly Propose Feasibility Study of Large Floating Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines in Japan．Infinium Secures $200M Funding from Brookfield to Accelerate eFuels Growth．Chinese Wind Turbines Manufacturer Envision Pledges $1bn for Spanish Green Hydrogen Complex．Canpac Marine Services from Canada Acquired Tidewater Subsea to Expand it's Cable Laying Capabilities
Albatross Technology Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO HD), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHI-ME) have jointly proposed a project titled "Feasibility Study of Large Floating Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines" This proposal aligns with the "Promotion of Next-Generation Technology Development for Floating Offshore Wind Power" initiative advocated by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and has been accepted.
