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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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HDRE Secures 73 MW Decarbonization Capacity Contract Receives 20-Year Subsidy from Japanese Government
May. 24 2024
HDRE Secures 73 MW Decarbonization Capacity Contract Receives 20-Year Subsidy from Japanese Government
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) has established a local subsidiary in Japan and recently succeeded in securing 2 contracts in the Japanese government's inaugural "Long-term Decarbonization Storage System Capacity Market" auction. The awarded capacity totals 73 MW, with a guaranteed 20-year Japanese government subsidy.
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OMNI Features｜UK Offshore Energy Industries Lay Out Plan for "Energy Skills Passport"．Pandora Invests $150 Million in Factory Construction in Vietnam．Ørsted Receives $680 Million in Financing for Solar and Storage
May. 24 2024
OMNI Features｜UK Offshore Energy Industries Lay Out Plan for "Energy Skills Passport"．Pandora Invests $150 Million in Factory Construction in Vietnam．Ørsted Receives $680 Million in Financing for Solar and Storage
Energy industry in UK have come up with a plan for the creation of an "Energy Skills Passport" plan that would help offshore workers transition from the oil and gas and take up roles in the clean energy sector. The focus of the project is to better align technical qualifications and safety standards across the two industries, create clearer career pathways, and establish a mechanism for employers and employees to understand recognised standards.
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OMNI Features｜European Council Signs off on Gas and Hydrogen Market Package．Spain's Iberdrola to Triple Offshore Wind Assets
May. 23 2024
OMNI Features｜European Council Signs off on Gas and Hydrogen Market Package．Spain's Iberdrola to Triple Offshore Wind Assets
The European Council, consisting of government ministers from the 27 member states, has signed off on the EU's low-carbon and hydrogen markets package, reforming the existing EU gas legislation. The gas package sets out solid rules for the organisation of the natural gas market and establishes a strong framework for the development of the future hydrogen market, including for dedicated hydrogen infrastructure. It contains specific rules for the transport, supply and storage of natural gas and hydrogen. The regulation will become directly applicable six months after its publication.
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Taiwan's First Localized "Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm" Holds Inauguration Ceremony
May. 22 2024
Taiwan's First Localized "Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm" Holds Inauguration Ceremony
Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm (CFXD), invested and led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), held an inauguration ceremony today (22nd). Nearly 200 distinguished guests attended to witness the inauguration of the wind farm, including Taiwan's Vice President Louise Hsiao, wind farm shareholders, syndicate banks and export credit representatives, supplier partners, and various dignitaries.
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OMNI Features｜IEA: Shortage of Critical Minerals May Hinder Global Green Energy Transition．Geothermal Energy in Germany Can Supply Up to 25% of Heating Demand．PwC Survey: Consumers Willing to Pay 9.7% More for Sustainable Goods Despite Inflation
May. 22 2024
OMNI Features｜IEA: Shortage of Critical Minerals May Hinder Global Green Energy Transition．Geothermal Energy in Germany Can Supply Up to 25% of Heating Demand．PwC Survey: Consumers Willing to Pay 9.7% More for Sustainable Goods Despite Inflation
A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that manufacturers of products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels will face challenges due to shortages of critical minerals, including copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel. It emphasizes the need to increase investments in recycling and new mining projects. According to the analysis presented in the report, the projected global supply of lithium will only meet 50% of the world's demand by 2035; similarly, the projected supply of copper will only satisfy two-thirds of the demand at that time.
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CIP Changfang & Xidao Team and Investor Delegation Visit CWP's Taipei Port Jacket Foundation Facility
May. 22 2024
CIP Changfang & Xidao Team and Investor Delegation Visit CWP's Taipei Port Jacket Foundation Facility
A delegation, including the founder and major shareholders of CIP, investors from large financial institutions in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, and international media representatives, visited Century Wind Power Co., Ltd. (CWP) at the Taipei Port plant today (22nd). This visit is part of a series of activities marking the completion of the CIP Changfang & Xidao wind farm project.
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Siemens Energy Wins Major Expansion Agreement to Future-proof Denmark's Electricity Grid
May. 21 2024
Siemens Energy Wins Major Expansion Agreement to Future-proof Denmark's Electricity Grid
Siemens Energy and Danish state-owned Energinet announce a EUR 1.4 billion (DKK 10.5 billion) framework agreement on 16th to renew Denmark's energy infrastructure. To accelerate the green energy transition, Siemens Energy has been chosen by Energinet to deliver transformers and switchgears for high-voltage substations to expand the electricity grid in the country.
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The Past and Present of the Salt Fields: Opening of Vena Energy's Chiayi Ecological Conservation Site 2.0 Exhibition
May. 20 2024
The Past and Present of the Salt Fields: Opening of Vena Energy's Chiayi Ecological Conservation Site 2.0 Exhibition
Vena Energy's Ecological Conservation Site in Yizhu Township, Chiayi, Taiwan, has been reopened. This site has transitioned from fish farming and the golden age of salt fields to today's green energy development with the Yizhu Power Plant, bringing new vitality to this land. The site features 4 main thematic permanent exhibitions. The exhibition showcases the history and culture of the Yizhu Township salt fields, bird ecology, and the successful integration of green energy and the environment.
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OMNI Features｜BayWa r.e. and Elicio awarded by Franch Govt for the Country's First AO5 Large-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Tender．KSOE Invests in Philippines Subic Bay for Constructing Floating Wind Platforms
May. 17 2024
OMNI Features｜BayWa r.e. and Elicio awarded by Franch Govt for the Country's First AO5 Large-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Tender．KSOE Invests in Philippines Subic Bay for Constructing Floating Wind Platforms
On 15 May 2024, the BayWa r.e. and Elicio consortium were awarded the AO5 tender to build the Pennavel floating offshore wind farm. The 250 MW Pennavel will be the first commercial floating offshore wind farm in the world to be awarded a long-term Contract for Difference (CfD), said the consortium. The offer proposed by the consortium amounted to EUR 86.45 per MWh and was selected following the examination of all projects by the CRE (Commercial Real Estate).
