Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced the start of the third phase of its offshore wind zonal development programme, following two briefings and three consultation meetings to gather stakeholder input. The government has released the “Directions for Capacity Allocation of Offshore Wind Power Zonal Development Phase 3” and will open the application process on 1 April 2026. Developers will have a six-month preparation period, with submissions closing on 30 September. The selection process is scheduled to be completed and results announced before the end of the year.
The third phase will allocate a total capacity of 3.6 GW, with projects expected to be completed and connected to the grid in 2030–2031. The selection mechanism is based on an assessment of developers’ execution capability, including development track record (35%), financial strength (30%) and project execution capability (35). Applicants must achieve a minimum total score of 70 points to qualify, with awards granted to the most capable developers.
Project execution capability includes ESG planning (15%) and energy resilience (5%). ESG criteria cover local industry and economic benefits (10%), environmental sustainability (3%) and corporate social responsibility (2%), supporting the sustainable development of offshore wind.
A new incentive mechanism has been introduced to encourage early completion and grid connection, as well as stronger local industrial and economic linkages. Successful developers may be granted an extension of the power sales period of up to five years. While corporate power purchase agreements remain the primary route for green electricity sales, a floor price of TWD 2.29 has been introduced to support project financing and reduce development risk.
In addition, a new capacity expansion mechanism allows awarded developers to increase their allocated capacity by up to 50%, aiming to improve the efficient use of sea space.
