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Taiwan Offshore Wind Series Part 2 — "Lessons Learned"

Taiwan Offshore Wind Series Part 2 — "Lessons Learned"

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.

Taiwan kills provision on nuclear power phase-out by 2025

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

Taipower reviews contracts with green energy providers

The firm is seeking advice on whether it can renegotiate terms with suppliers it clinched prior to the 2017 Electricity Act.

Ørsted eyes building two wind farms in Taiwan

It signed a power purchase agreement with Taipower for the 900MW wind farms.

Taiwan hits 1GW of downstream solar PV installations for the first time

The PV market has already gone through a long formation process, an analyst said.

Revised renewables rules get go-ahead in Taiwan

The state will be responsible for generation facilities with capacities over 2,000kW whilst anything below will be handled by local governments.

Taichung power plant fined for poor wastewater management

Wastewater from the plants’ generators contained high levels of nitrate nitrogen that exceeded the allowable limit.

No.3 nuclear power plant unshaken by Taiwan quake: Taipower

All three nuclear power plants remained functional and no damage was recorded.

Referendum proposals for New Taipei power plant restart pass initial screening

The project was shelved in 2015 amidst public concern over nuclear safety.

Taiwan inks offshore wind deal with the UK

The UK eyes export growth of offshore wind products to Taiwan.

Restarting Taiwan's No.4 nuclear power project could cost up to $2.26b

Construction of its two reactors began in 1999 but was suspended in 2014 and 2015.

Taiwan Offshore Wind Series Part 1 – Allocation of Offshore Windfarms in Taiwan

Taiwan's ambitious offshore wind power programme is now well known. However, what lies in the road ahead? What are the issues that have arisen so far? Where will the challenges be for the nascent industry? In this first of a two-part series, John Yeap, James Harris and Nick Wang, energy and finance lawyers with Pinsent Masons recounts where we are currently in the development of Taiwan's offshore wind.

Taipower inks deals for 900MW of offshore wind projects

The PPAs with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and China Steel Corp will last for 20 years.

Taiwan to abolish nuclear power by 2025

It defied the referendum to keep nuclear power in the energy mix.

Developer fury tilts Taiwan's cuts in offshore wind tariffs

It had to change the 12.71% cut in FITs to 5.71% after developer backlash.

Taiwan weighs policy choices as energy reform plan deadline looms

New policies should be revealed before the end of January.

Taiwan to change up offshore wind reforms after backlash

It initially proposed to cut feed-in tariffs and amend fee structures that would reduce payments to developers.