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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｜H2 Green Steel Secures €4.5 Billion Funding for the World's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen-Based Steel Plant．European Energy Cancels Omø South Wind Project Offshore Denmark / Developers submit Stromar floater EIA report．Belgian Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) to the Rescue as Rentel Export Cable Gets Damaged
Jan. 31 2024
OMNI Features｜H2 Green Steel Secures €4.5 Billion Funding for the World's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen-Based Steel Plant．European Energy Cancels Omø South Wind Project Offshore Denmark / Developers submit Stromar floater EIA report．Belgian Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) to the Rescue as Rentel Export Cable Gets Damaged
H2 Green Steel (H2GS) has secured an additional €4.5bn of funding to build the world’s first large-scale green steel project, which will incorporate about 1GW of electrolysers, making it the biggest green hydrogen facility in Europe.
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OMNI Features｜Philippines Records a 26% Surge in Renewable Energy Projects for 2023．Singapore Launches Green Financing Measures to Drive Low-Carbon Building Transformation．NPU of Science and Technology's Research Advances Yellow Carbon Sequestration Farming Methods
Jan. 31 2024
OMNI Features｜Philippines Records a 26% Surge in Renewable Energy Projects for 2023．Singapore Launches Green Financing Measures to Drive Low-Carbon Building Transformation．NPU of Science and Technology's Research Advances Yellow Carbon Sequestration Farming Methods
The Department of Energy Philippines (DOE) highlights a remarkable 26% uptick in service-contracted renewable energy commercial projects for 2023. Driven by advancements in solar technology, a total of 1,220 projects have been contracted, with a combined potential capacity reaching 134,813.79 MW. This represents a substantial increase from the 2022 figures, which accounted for 965 projects and a total capacity of 80,396.61 MW.
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Fluence Collaborates with TECO for the Inauguration of the Taipower Longtan Energy Storage Project
Jan. 30 2024
Fluence Collaborates with TECO for the Inauguration of the Taipower Longtan Energy Storage Project
Fluence announces a successful partnership with TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (TECO) to surpass Taipower's performance standards and together have achieved the installation and formal launch of the Taoyuan Longtan ultra-high voltage substation 60 MW/80 MWh energy storage system.
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Ørsted Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm Achieves Carbon Reduction of 830,000 Metric Tons
Jan. 30 2024
Ørsted Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm Achieves Carbon Reduction of 830,000 Metric Tons
Ørsted announced today (30) that the 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms has generated clean electricity equivalent to reducing 830,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions since the first turbine was connected to the grid in April 2022. This amount is comparable to the carbon reduction amount of more than 6,400 Daan Forest Parks, highlighting the substantial contribution of large-scale offshore wind farms to achieving net-zero carbon goals.
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OMNI Features｜bp to Take Full Ownership of Beacon Wind US Offshore Projects and Convey Interest in Empire Wind to Equinor / Launch of Thailand's Utility Green Tariff (UGT) Scheduled for February / China Sets New Record in 2023 Surpassing Global Solar Capacity
Jan. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜bp to Take Full Ownership of Beacon Wind US Offshore Projects and Convey Interest in Empire Wind to Equinor / Launch of Thailand's Utility Green Tariff (UGT) Scheduled for February / China Sets New Record in 2023 Surpassing Global Solar Capacity
bp and Equinor announced on 25th this month an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects which, following completion, will result in bp taking ownership of Equinor's 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects and Equinor taking ownership of bp's 50% stake in the Empire Wind 1 and 2 projects. In addition, bp agrees to take ownership of Equinor's 50% interest in the Astoria Gateway for Renewable Energy (AGRE) site and, subject to certain future conditions, Equinor agrees to take ownership of bp's 50% interest in the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
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OMNI Features｜Czech Republic Establishes SIRS / Vietnam Establishes Its First Carbon Credit Training Institution / Hualien Clears White Popinac for Biomass Energy to Balance Carbon Reduction and Ecological Restoration
Jan. 30 2024
OMNI Features｜Czech Republic Establishes SIRS / Vietnam Establishes Its First Carbon Credit Training Institution / Hualien Clears White Popinac for Biomass Energy to Balance Carbon Reduction and Ecological Restoration
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic recently announced the establishment of SIRS (Státní investiční a rozvojové společnosti) to attract strategic investments like electric vehicle battery or semiconductor production to the Czech Republic. SIRS will focus on developing modern industrial parks with the necessary infrastructure to provide suitable land for investors immediately. The goal is to attract foreign investments, bring high-value additions, and enhance the competitiveness of the Czech Republic.
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Ocean Affairs Council Completes Blue Carbon Methodology Fostering Public-Private Collaboration in Blue Carbon Credit
Jan. 29 2024
Ocean Affairs Council Completes Blue Carbon Methodology Fostering Public-Private Collaboration in Blue Carbon Credit
"Blue Carbon" plays a crucial role in Taiwan's net-zero strategy as a carbon sink. The Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) has commissioned National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to revise the "Blue Carbon Methodology" for Taiwan's local mangroves and seagrass bed carbon sinks, submitting it for review by the Environmental Ministry.
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OMNI Features｜U.K. Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant Hit by New Delay and Could Cost Up to £46bn / Tidal Transit Initiate World’s First Retrofit E-CTV / Sembcorp Awarded 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in India
Jan. 29 2024
OMNI Features｜U.K. Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant Hit by New Delay and Could Cost Up to £46bn / Tidal Transit Initiate World’s First Retrofit E-CTV / Sembcorp Awarded 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in India
According to Financial Times, Britain's flagship Hinkley Point C nuclear plant has been delayed until 2029 at the earliest, with the cost spiraling to near £46bn. The surging bill and slipping schedule, announced on Tuesday by the French state-owned operator and constructor EDF (Electricite de France S.A., EDF), will put pressure on the UK government to provide extra financial support for the project.
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OMNI Features｜IEA: Renewable Energy to Surpass Coal in Global Power Generation Share by 2025 / Italy Incentivizes the Development of Renewable Energy Communities and Power Self-Sufficiency / CSCC's Graphite Carbon Microsphere Annual Production of 2,000 Tons Sold Worldwide
Jan. 26 2024
OMNI Features｜IEA: Renewable Energy to Surpass Coal in Global Power Generation Share by 2025 / Italy Incentivizes the Development of Renewable Energy Communities and Power Self-Sufficiency / CSCC's Graphite Carbon Microsphere Annual Production of 2,000 Tons Sold Worldwide
The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated on the 24th that it anticipates low-carbon sources to represent nearly half of global electricity generation by around 2026, up from less than 40% in 2023. Additionally, it is estimated that by early 2025, renewable energy will surpass coal in the total power generation share, accounting for over one-third.
