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It will be fully operational before the end of November.

It will involve 5GW of generation capacity.

Rising fuel prices and anti-pollution initiatives have driven up energy production costs.

Its continued losses from its solar cell operations has forced the firm to streamline its operations.

Offshore wind projects are especially threatened by supply issues and uncertain commercial operation dates.

The companies set up a joint venture called Pacific Sunseap Energy.

The Taiwan Offshore Wind Industry Association consists of both Taiwanese and foreign companies involved in the field.

The decommissioning of the Chinshan units will continue, and the operating licences of the Kuosheng and Maanshan units will not be extended.

Nuclear power support is building up

It plans to build four offshore wind farms in Changhua county.

TOWSC intends to utilise its position in Changhua to form a consortium for future offshore wind opportunities.

The project will be located six km offshore from the Taiwan Strait.

The planned facility in Cigu District will have a capacity of 150MW.

The follow-on investment includes operating and construction projects.

Taiwan is undoubtedly one of Asia's most exciting jurisdictions for offshore wind development right now. A well-regulated framework coupled with cost-reflective tariffs has allowed the island to attract some of the biggest names in the offshore wind sector.

The amendment was passed after 5.89 million voted in favour on abolishing the stipulation.