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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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2023 Offshore Wind International Federation of Consulting Engineers Practical Training Course (Phase 2)
Jan. 12 2023
2023 Offshore Wind International Federation of Consulting Engineers Practical Training Course (Phase 2)
This course is focused on providing professional training to enhance the expertise of domestic industry contractors and assist in solving contract bottlenecks within the industry supply chains
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The Climate Change Adaptation Act has passed the third reading, implementing a phased carbon fee collection towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050
Jan. 10 2023
The Climate Change Adaptation Act has passed the third reading, implementing a phased carbon fee collection towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050
The Legislative Yuan today passed the third reading of the "Climate Change Response Act," which sets a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and establishes a carbon-fee mechanism.
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The comparison of using Chinese-made wind turbine cores to a ridiculous sport is unwarranted
Jan. 08 2023
The comparison of using Chinese-made wind turbine cores to a ridiculous sport is unwarranted
MOEA has released an official statement refuting the claim made on a TV show, which correlated the zero-bidding offshore wind tender to the "China Chip Initiative" and which had caused misunderstandings among the public. lic.
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The growth of renewable energy is being accelerated by the efforts of countries to strengthen energy security
Jan. 02 2023
The growth of renewable energy is being accelerated by the efforts of countries to strengthen energy security
According to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest annual report on renewables, global renewable power capacity is set to grow by 2,400 GW between 2022 and 2027.
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British Standards Institution (BSI Taiwan) hosted the 2022 BSI Sustainability Standards Summit aiming the International standards & sustainable finance
Nov. 21 2022
British Standards Institution (BSI Taiwan) hosted the 2022 BSI Sustainability Standards Summit aiming the International standards & sustainable finance
During the 2022 Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (2022 GCSF) held in the Taipei Grand Hotel on November 17, British Standards Institution ( BSI Taiwan )hosted the 2022 BSI Sustainability Standards Summit, with this year’s theme “International Standards & Sustainable Finance." Over 600 participants, including guests from both the public and private sectors, attended the conference, and discussions were led by distinguished figures from both sectors around “green finance” and establishing sustainable environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) ecosystems with the goal of enhancing organizational resilience and excellence.
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Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is teaming up with Flotation Energy
Nov. 15 2022
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is teaming up with Flotation Energy
One of Japan’s biggest companies is teaming up with Scottish offshore wind developer, Flotation Energy.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is Japan’s largest electricity utility; and one of the largest in the world. Its subsidiary, TEPCO Renewable Power, has a generating capacity of 9.9 GW of renewable energy in Japan. This is TEPCOs first major venture into offshore wind markets in the UK and overseas. Flotation Energy will become part of the TEPCO Group.
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K2management Inc and BlueFloat Energy inked the owner’s engineering contract for the Winds of September floating project
Nov. 09 2022
K2management Inc and BlueFloat Energy inked the owner’s engineering contract for the Winds of September floating project
K2management Inc and BlueFloat Energy inked the owner’s engineering contract for the offshore floatingwind project, Winds of September, ahead of the upcoming round 3.2 auction in 2023, announced on Nov. 7th.
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Hai Long Offshore Wind Project and Cathay United Bank, together with Tsarand Tsai Law Firm, Aon Taiwan, and ERM Taiwan, hosted the first offshore wind financing seminar
Oct. 31 2022
Hai Long Offshore Wind Project and Cathay United Bank, together with Tsarand Tsai Law Firm, Aon Taiwan, and ERM Taiwan, hosted the first offshore wind financing seminar
HaiLongOffshoreWind Farm Project and CathayUnitedBank, together with TsarandTsaiLawFirm, AonTaiwan, and ERMTaiwan, hosted the first offshore wind financing seminar and invited shareholders, project advisors, and local financial institutions to participate in the seminar.
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The Small and Medium Enterprises Administration (SMEA), the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Taipei jointly held the "Taiwan and Luxembourg B2B Matchmaking" on September 28
Oct. 06 2022
The Small and Medium Enterprises Administration (SMEA), the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Taipei jointly held the "Taiwan and Luxembourg B2B Matchmaking" on September 28
The Small and Medium Enterprises Administration (SMEA), the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Taipei jointly held the "Taiwan and Luxembourg B2B Matchmaking" on September 28, hoping to invite companies that are interested from Taiwan to connect with the Luxembourg's greentechnology and digital technology enterprises to jointly create new business opportunities for netzero and green growth. Cross-border cooperation in "green technology" can be said to be one of the keys to net zero in 2050.
