Key takeaways from Energy Taiwan & Net Zero Taiwan 2025
Powering the AI revolution is going to require a lot of renewable deployment, with offtake agreement potential for PV. Taiwan module manufacturers hope for stricter US foreign entity of concern (FEOC) rules, but low module prices leave Europe off limits. Floating solar is under the microscope in the wake of Typhoon Danas, while rural Taiwanese consumers reassess energy storage, according to exhibitors.
TSEC unveils typhoon resistant glass-glass solar modules
The Taiwanese manufacturer showcased the new module range at Energy Taiwan trade show. Two modules in the lineup boast a wind resistance of 17 on the Beaufort scale, making them typhoon ready, according to the company.
Lightsource BP secures financing for 115 MWp fishery solar project in Taiwan
Financial package announcement coincides with groundbreaking ceremony for Project Budai in Chiayi County, Taiwan. The 115 MWp project is expected to be complete in 2026, according to Lightsource BP.
Taiwan maintains solar FITs to support residential PV deployment
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) says its feed-in tariff (FIT) for PV systems up to 10 kW in size will be maintained at TWD 5.7055 ($0.17)/kWh, with the aim of further supporting homeowners and small businesses adopting solar.
Taiwan launches $126 million rebate program for small rooftop PV
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) says it will offer up to TWD 300,000 ($9,260) per project through a $126 million rebate program for small rooftop PV systems, with eligibility limited to systems not exceeding 3 kW.
GreenRock, Solarvest to develop 1 GW green energy project in Taiwan, Malaysia
Recognizing Malaysia’s potential and aligning with the government’s goal of reaching 40% green energy by 2035, GreenRock Energy has become the first Taiwanese company to participate in the country’s green energy projects.
Distributed solar as an antidote to illegal roof dwellings
Researchers in Taiwan are proposing a market-based incentive scheme to help property owners to move from using their roofs for illegal dwellings to rooftop solar power generation. They found these owners should be rewarded for solar power generation but also be compensated for the income loss due to the removal of illegal rentals.
AUO, SAS join forces to strengthen Taiwan’s PV industry
Taiwanese manufacturers Sino-American Silicon (SAS) and AUO Corp. have announced a long-term supply deal for M10 solar cells.
Taiwan maintains FIT rates for rooftop PV
The Taiwanese authorities have decided not to reduce feed-in tariffs for PV, as initially planned, in order to support more solar deployment. The country added around 1.9 GW of new solar capacity last year.
Taiwan sets solar FITs for 2022
The new feed-in tariffs range from NT4.0031 ($0.14) to NT5.8952 ($0.21) per kWh. PV systems of all types will be applied a grid tariff of NT0.0656 ($0.002)/kWh and the funds raised through this fee will be used to set up a PV module recycling scheme.
