Taiwanese media comments on solar power generation

Does Taiwan have a solar energy industry?

While wind turbines are swirling offshore, solar panels glitter on land. Even though solar energy is a mature industry in Taiwan, the country's limited land still hinders its development.

Will Taiwan have nuclear energy?

There are significant political roadblocks standing in the way, but business leaders are intrigued by the prospect of nuclear energy in Taiwan where available land for wind and solar power generation is sparse. “So far, Taiwan government policy is anti-nuclear,” Hsu says. “The current ruling party is against it.

Could a combination of solar and wind meet Taiwan's electricity needs?

In its press release, the state-run utility touted the fact that a combination of solar and wind could briefly meet more than half of Taiwan’s electricity needs as proof that it’s made rapid progress. It was the first time that wind and solar together exceeded all other forms of power generation.

Can Taiwan increase its supply of green energy?

The research addresses options for Taiwan to increase its supply of green energy, methods for storing and distributing that energy more efficiently, policy levers for implementing these changes, and Taiwan’s place in the global energy economy.

Can Taiwan secure its energy future?

The MIT Energy Initiative and a consortium of Taiwanese companies are exploring how Taiwan can secure its energy future as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.

What percentage of Taiwan's electricity is generated by renewables?

Including hydropower and waste-to-energy plants, as well as tiny amounts contributed by geothermal and biomass facilities, renewables produced just under 11 percent of the electricity consumed in Taiwan. That’s an improvement compared to 2022 (9.8 percent), which itself was better than the 2018 figure (6.3 percent).