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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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OMNI Features｜Analysis Report on Offshore Wind Potential in Japan: Fixed-Bottom 70 GW & Floating Wind 2,396 GW．South Korea's Jeollanam-do and 5 Companies Signed an Investment MoU of 3.9 Trillion KRW for Clean Hydrogen Industry Cluster at Myodo
May. 06 2024
OMNI Features｜Analysis Report on Offshore Wind Potential in Japan: Fixed-Bottom 70 GW & Floating Wind 2,396 GW．South Korea's Jeollanam-do and 5 Companies Signed an Investment MoU of 3.9 Trillion KRW for Clean Hydrogen Industry Cluster at Myodo
On April 25th, Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) released a research report on offshore wind areas in Japan. The report estimated the total potential area of offshore wind regions, taking into account the density of vessel traffic. The findings revealed a potential equivalent of 70 GW for fixed-bottom offshore wind installations and 2,397 GW for floating offshore wind power.
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MOEA: The Speculation of The 3.2 Auction Ranking Results Will Affect The Industrial Development
May. 05 2024
MOEA: The Speculation of The 3.2 Auction Ranking Results Will Affect The Industrial Development
The Speculation Of The 3.2 Auction Ranking Results Will Affect The Industrial Development
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BW Ideol Unveils its Standard Floating Foundation for Mass Production with a Disruptive Market Approach
May. 03 2024
BW Ideol Unveils its Standard Floating Foundation for Mass Production with a Disruptive Market Approach
During the FOWT event in Marseille, BW Ideol, one of the global leaders in the sector, unveiled its brand-new market approach combining standardization and mass production to a selected panel of utilities and partners.
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OMNI Features｜Philippines Aims to Double Solar Capacity And Quadruple The Share Of Wind Energy In Power Output By 2030．Saudi Arabia and The EU Sign MoU to Energy Cooperation
May. 03 2024
OMNI Features｜Philippines Aims to Double Solar Capacity And Quadruple The Share Of Wind Energy In Power Output By 2030．Saudi Arabia and The EU Sign MoU to Energy Cooperation
According to a government presentation, the Philippines intends to increase the proportion of solar energy in its power output from 2.4% in 2024 to 5.6% by 2030, and wind energy from 3.1% to 11.7%. This initiative could position the archipelago's power grid as the clean one.
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OMNI Features｜Egypt Signs Land-Use Agreements to Construct 2 of the Largest Onshore Wind Farms in the Middle East．Significant Increase of 30% in Green Trademark Applications in Singapore．Kaohsiung Launches NT$100 Million Program for Zero-Emission Equipment Replacement Subsidies
May. 02 2024
OMNI Features｜Egypt Signs Land-Use Agreements to Construct 2 of the Largest Onshore Wind Farms in the Middle East．Significant Increase of 30% in Green Trademark Applications in Singapore．Kaohsiung Launches NT$100 Million Program for Zero-Emission Equipment Replacement Subsidies
Egypt signed 2 land-use agreements on May 1st of this year for the construction of 2 onshore wind farms in the western region of Sohag, Egypt. The total capacity of the 2 wind farms is 8 GW, and are expected to become the largest onshore wind farms in the Middle East. The signing ceremony was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Egypt. Shaker announced that the project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Own (BOO) model. It is projected to reduce carbon emissions by 17 million tons annually.
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Turner & Townsend and JUMBO Consulting Group form strategic partnership – accelerating support for the global energy transition
May. 02 2024
Turner & Townsend and JUMBO Consulting Group form strategic partnership – accelerating support for the global energy transition
Turner & Townsend has recently formed a strategic partnership with JUMBO Consulting Group. As a part of their expansion in the clean energy sector, Turner & Townsend will acquire a majority 70% share in JUMBO Consulting Group, a global leader in procurement and contract management for offshore wind.
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6 Bidders Win Feasibility Licenses For Australia's First Offshore Wind Farm
May. 02 2024
6 Bidders Win Feasibility Licenses For Australia's First Offshore Wind Farm
6 developers have been granted feasibility licenses for offshore wind farm development in Australia. High Sea Wind, Gippsland Skies, Blue Mackerel North, Kut-Wut Brataualung, Ørsted Offshore Australia 1, and Star of the South Wind Farm have all been chosen to proceed after submitting applications last year.
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OMNI Features｜BlackRock, Temasek Raise $1.4 Billion for Decarbonization-Focused Growth Fund．Biden Approves Latest 2.6 GW New England Offshore Wind Farm: Total Approved Capacity Reaches 10 GW．Solar Power Projects in Perak, Malaysia Signed by Shizen International and Majuperak Holdings Berhad
Apr. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜BlackRock, Temasek Raise $1.4 Billion for Decarbonization-Focused Growth Fund．Biden Approves Latest 2.6 GW New England Offshore Wind Farm: Total Approved Capacity Reaches 10 GW．Solar Power Projects in Perak, Malaysia Signed by Shizen International and Majuperak Holdings Berhad
BlackRock and Temasek's decarbonization-focused fund Decarbonization Partners announced that it has raised $1.4 billion at the final close of its inaugural fund, Decarbonization Partners Fund I, well ahead of the firm's $1 billion fundraising target.
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OMNI Features｜G7 Aims to Increase Energy Storage Capacity by 2030 to Address Green Energy Supply Instability．Singapore Maritime Industry Advances Towards Digitalization and Sustainable Development．HOFA Industrial Park Introduces Green Sustainability Initiative
Apr. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜G7 Aims to Increase Energy Storage Capacity by 2030 to Address Green Energy Supply Instability．Singapore Maritime Industry Advances Towards Digitalization and Sustainable Development．HOFA Industrial Park Introduces Green Sustainability Initiative
The Group of Seven (G7) aims to increase global energy storage capacity by 6.5 times by 2030 to support the wider use of renewable energy. The draft calls for boosting the power industry's energy storage capacity to 1,500 GW by 2030 through battery storage and hydrogen, up from 230 GW in 2022. This initiative aims to tackle the instability of renewable energy generation and enhance energy security.
