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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｜The US DOE Invests $6 Billion in Subsidies to Industry for Carbon Reduction．Australia Proposes Restrictions on Carbon Intensity Vehicles．State-Owned Land Carbon Credit Auction in April
Mar. 28 2024
OMNI Features｜The US DOE Invests $6 Billion in Subsidies to Industry for Carbon Reduction．Australia Proposes Restrictions on Carbon Intensity Vehicles．State-Owned Land Carbon Credit Auction in April
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a federal investment of $6 billion to subsidize 33 initiatives across 20 states to reduce carbon emissions. This investment is expected to enhance job wages and bolster U.S. competitiveness. Regarded as the largest single industrial decarbonization investment in U.S. history, the federal funding initiative is projected to reduce carbon pollution by 14 million metric tons annually, equivalent to removing approximately 3 million fuel-powered vehicles.
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Century Group has Formed a Strategic Partnership with Shinfox Energy to Provide Underwater Foundations of 3.2 Auction
Mar. 28 2024
Century Group has Formed a Strategic Partnership with Shinfox Energy to Provide Underwater Foundations of 3.2 Auction
Century Group officially entered into a memorandum (MOU) of cooperation with Shinfox Energy regarding the provision of underwater foundation at the Taipei Port Plant of Century Wind Power, with an aggregate capacity of approximately 600 MW project in 3.2 auction under Shinfox Energy's management.
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OMNI Features｜China Approves $2.9 Billion "Green Hydrogen" Investment Project．WindEurope: Offshore Wind FIDs Reached EUR 30 Billion in 2023．BOEM Initiate Environmental Review of Proposed 157-Turbine Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey
Mar. 28 2024
OMNI Features｜China Approves $2.9 Billion "Green Hydrogen" Investment Project．WindEurope: Offshore Wind FIDs Reached EUR 30 Billion in 2023．BOEM Initiate Environmental Review of Proposed 157-Turbine Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey
Infrastructure development for green hydrogen is proceeding rapidly in China. Authorities in the Inner Mongolian city of Ulanqab, known for its expansive grasslands, approved a RMB 20.5 billion (USD 2.9 billion) green hydrogen investment project from oil major China Petroleum and Chemical (SINOPEC/ China Petroleum) this January.
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OMNI Features｜SK ecoplant signed an MOU with BCGE to develop wind/solar project．Kansai Becomes a Large Shareholder in Odfjell Oceanwind AS．ANYbotics and YCL Technology Announce Industrial Inspection Partnership in Taiwan
Mar. 26 2024
OMNI Features｜SK ecoplant signed an MOU with BCGE to develop wind/solar project．Kansai Becomes a Large Shareholder in Odfjell Oceanwind AS．ANYbotics and YCL Technology Announce Industrial Inspection Partnership in Taiwan
On the 22nd, SK ecoplant announced the signing of a "Vietnam Renewable Energy Business Joint Cooperation and Development Agreement" MOU with the Vietnamese renewable energy company BCGE (Bamboo Capital Group Energy). The 2 companies aim to jointly develop a 700 MW wind and solar project with a combined capacity of 700 MW.
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The MOEA electricity pricing review meeting has resolved to implement an approximate 11% adjustment to the average electricity tariff
Mar. 26 2024
The MOEA electricity pricing review meeting has resolved to implement an approximate 11% adjustment to the average electricity tariff
he Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) convened its inaugural review meeting for the year on the 22nd to assess the electricity pricing structure for the first half of the year (covering the period from April to September). Consequently, the review committee has resolved to implement an approximate 11% increase in the average electricity tariff. This adjustment will be implemented with a detailed approach, taking into account factors such as operational conditions, livelihood electricity consumption of residential users, and varying adjustment methodologies for industrial electricity based on operational requirements.
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OMNI Features｜US Pushes for Strict Automobile Emission Regulations Providing More Time for Phasing Out Gasoline Vehicles．Poland Allocates 20 Billion Zlotys to Assist in Renewable Energy Transition．Perpetual Bond Circulation Surpasses 500 Billion, Majority Comprised of Green Bonds
Mar. 26 2024
OMNI Features｜US Pushes for Strict Automobile Emission Regulations Providing More Time for Phasing Out Gasoline Vehicles．Poland Allocates 20 Billion Zlotys to Assist in Renewable Energy Transition．Perpetual Bond Circulation Surpasses 500 Billion, Majority Comprised of Green Bonds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the most stringent automobile emission regulations to date, applicable to light-duty vehicles from 2027 to 2032, to allow car manufacturers more time to phase out gasoline engines. The new regulations emphasize the need for an extended transition period to electric vehicles, giving consumers time to adopt and purchase electric cars, while also encouraging the development of more charging infrastructure. Traditional automobile manufacturers view the leniency of the regulations as favorable to their interests. However, some environmental groups argue that the new regulations fail to effectively promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, potentially hindering emission reduction goals.
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Hand in Hand: Hai Long Collaborates with Locals for Shengang Wetland Cleanup in Changhua
Mar. 25 2024
Hand in Hand: Hai Long Collaborates with Locals for Shengang Wetland Cleanup in Changhua
Changhua's Shengang Wetland, renowned as the "homeland of fiddler crabs," harbors rich biodiversity. However, the continuous accumulation of marine debris has turned it into a silent killer of wetland environments. To make the beautiful ocean more sustainable, the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project (referred to as the Hai Long Project) has been rallying colleagues for seven consecutive years to embrace and protect the ocean. Through practical beach cleanup actions, they aim to continue safeguarding Changhua's extensive coastline.
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Swire Renewable Energy and Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Deliver Offshore Wind Solutions in Taiwan
Mar. 22 2024
Swire Renewable Energy and Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Deliver Offshore Wind Solutions in Taiwan
Swire Renewable Energy A/S (SRE) and Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Co., Ltd have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver operations and maintenance services in the Taiwanese offshore wind turbine industry and other parts of the Asia Pacific region.
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OMNI Features｜CS Wind Vietnam Unveils Southeast Asia's Largest Offshore Wind Tower Factory．UK Plans to Invest $74 Billion on "Electrical Spine" Project Connecting Scotland to England．Esvagt Secures Contract to Service Vestas at Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West OWF
Mar. 22 2024
OMNI Features｜CS Wind Vietnam Unveils Southeast Asia's Largest Offshore Wind Tower Factory．UK Plans to Invest $74 Billion on "Electrical Spine" Project Connecting Scotland to England．Esvagt Secures Contract to Service Vestas at Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West OWF
CS Wind Vietnam, a unit of South Korea's CS Wind Corporation, has inaugurated an $80 million offshore wind tower factory in Phu My 1 Industrial Park situated in Vietnam's southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Last week, the inaugural ceremony was held, symbolizing a milestone in the development of renewable energy in the area.
