Taiwan
Taiwan's non-hydro renewables capacity could hit 21.3GW by 2028
Renewables are expected to take up 26% of the energy mix by 2030.
Taiwan's non-hydro renewables capacity could hit 21.3GW by 2028
Renewables are expected to take up 26% of the energy mix by 2030.
Active fault lines may hinder opening of Taiwan's No. 4 nuclear power plant
The power plant has been stalled since 2014 due to public opposition.
German investors look to boost Taiwan's offshore wind market
Local FiT rates were reduced to $0.18 (NT$5.516) per kWh for 2019.
Inside Taiwan's largest ground-mounted solar project
The 70MW project, called Mingus, was built on an abandoned salt production farm.
Taiwan's solar generation hits all-time high of 2GW in September
Record-high temperatures boosted solar PV generation.
Taiwan's largest ground-mount solar project starts operations
The 70MW project can produce 100GWh annually.
Second phase of Formosa offshore wind farm powers on
It will be fully operational before the end of November.
Taiwan could unveil offshore wind programme allocations
It will involve 5GW of generation capacity.
Taipower losses extend to $955m in H1
Rising fuel prices and anti-pollution initiatives have driven up energy production costs.
Taiwan's UREC to slash workforce by up to 20% by end-2019
Its continued losses from its solar cell operations has forced the firm to streamline its operations.
Renewables strain could shatter Taiwan's coal and nuclear dependency dreams
Offshore wind projects are especially threatened by supply issues and uncertain commercial operation dates.
Sunseap and Pacific Green Energy to develop 100MWp of solar projects in Taiwan
The companies set up a joint venture called Pacific Sunseap Energy.
Taiwan sets up group to oversee offshore wind development
The Taiwan Offshore Wind Industry Association consists of both Taiwanese and foreign companies involved in the field.
Taiwan pushes for nuclear phase-out despite opposition
The decommissioning of the Chinshan units will continue, and the operating licences of the Kuosheng and Maanshan units will not be extended.
Taiwan's nuclear phase-out could face election, policy headwinds
Nuclear power support is building up
Ørsted bags $806m green loan for Taiwan wind projects
It plans to build four offshore wind farms in Changhua county.
Taiwan Offshore Service Corporation inks manpower deal with ERSG
TOWSC intends to utilise its position in Changhua to form a consortium for future offshore wind opportunities.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises