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Taiwan Amends Renewable Energy Development Act, Paving Way for Greater Offshore Wind, Geothermal, and Solar Energy Advancements

Taiwan has recently revised its "Renewable Energy Development Act", expanding the definition of offshore wind energy, accelerating geothermal development processes, and mandating that a certain proportion of rooftop solar systems be installed in newly constructed or renovated buildings.

The revised law eliminates territorial sea constraints on offshore wind energy, promoting dual-purpose use of hydroelectric facilities for power generation. This move aims to find more diversified marine utilization fields that strike a balance between environmental protection and fisheries in broader sea areas.

Another crucial shift is towards geothermal energy. The law includes a new chapter dedicated to geothermal energy, increasing the water rights period to 20 years to match the operational lifespan of power plants. In addition, the regulation mandates a 90% reinjection rate of used water after power generation, ensuring the sustainable use of local natural resources. Furthermore, the law stipulates stricter accountability measures for the execution of geothermal exploration and development permits. Failure to explore or develop geothermal energy as per the terms of the permits will attract penalties ranging from TWD 300,000 to 1,500,000, and authorities will enforce progressive fines for repeated non-compliance.

To promote renewable energy use, the new act also requires the installation of renewable energy generation equipment in public buildings. This initiative not only caters to energy autonomy, heat insulation, water leakage prevention, balancing power generation in the north and south, and increasing residents' self-use or sales revenue but also significantly enhances rooftop photovoltaics.

Lastly, the amendments encourage the establishment of small hydroelectric power generators, including utilizing existing water facilities and bypass water channels for power generation, thereby enhancing multi-purpose site utilization.

Below are the key points of the amendments:

AmendmentsDetails
Offshore Wind DevelopmentEliminates territorial sea constraints, promoting dual-purpose use of hydroelectric facilities
Geothermal DevelopmentEstablishes a new chapter for geothermal energy, extends water rights to 20 years, mandates a 90% reinjection rate of used water, and introduces penalties for non-compliance with permits
Rooftop Solar SystemsMandates the installation of a certain proportion of rooftop solar systems in new or renovated buildings
Small Hydroelectric PowerEncourages the use of existing water facilities and bypass water channels for power generation, promoting multi-purpose site utilization

These amendments exemplify Taiwan's efforts and determination in green energy development. Through policy implementation, Taiwan hopes to achieve more sustainable and efficient energy use.

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