• The “2022 Asia-Pacific Forum & Exposition for Sustainability and Taiwan Sustainable Action Awards” were presented today. Taipower President Yao-Ting Wang accepts an award from Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te.

The 2nd “Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards” of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) were presented today. Taipower won the Silver Award in the “SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy” category for its Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project. Taipower said that as Taiwan’s major electricity supplier, in response to the government’s energy transition policy, Taipower took the initiative to develop clean and renewable The “Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project” is the first offshore wind power project conducted by Taipower. It’s also the beginning for connecting electricity from land to sea, leading Taiwan towards a low-carbon society and making contributions to Taiwan’s economic development as well as environmental protection.

• This year, Taipower won the Silver Award in the “SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy” category for its Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project - Driving Green Energy with Sea Breezes.”

Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) held the award ceremony for the “2022 Asia-Pacific Forum & Exposition for Sustainability and Taiwan Sustainable Action Awards” today (August 12) at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. The President of Taipower, Yao-Ting Wang, accepted the award from Taiwan’s Vice President, Lai Ching-te. The “Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards” are awards that recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of various enterprises and government agencies for the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in the three dimensions of environmental sustainability, social inclusion and economic development. This year, Taipower won the Silver Award in the “SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy” category for its Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project - Driving Green Energy with Sea Breezes,” which is a back-to-back honor after winning the Gold Award for its Kinmen Energy Storage Demonstration System last year.

• Taipower overcame the COVID-19 pandemic and rough maritime weather to build 21 offshore wind turbines. These wind turbines can generate an average of 360 GWh of electricity per year, becoming an iconic project as the first offshore wind farm to be connected to the grid in Changhua County.

Taipower pointed out that the Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project, located offshore from Fangyuan Township, Changhua County, was interrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted foreign personnel and international vessels from coming to Taiwan. In addition, the Project also faced obstacles from material shortages and operation vessel delays. Furthermore, to mitigate the impact of the northeasterly monsoons, Taipower dispatched large support vessels with special dynamic compensation gangways to successfully overcome the harsh maritime weather and build 21 offshore wind turbines in winter when the construction conditions were unfavorable. These wind turbines can generate an average of 360 GWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 90,000 households, becoming an iconic project as the first offshore wind farm to be connected to the grid in Changhua County.

Taipower explained that in order to promote economic growth, social development and environmental protection, the United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including No Poverty, Quality Education, Climate Action, etc. To achieve SDG 7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all, Taipower took the initiative to develop renewable energy, while trying its best to ensure environmental sustainability. During the construction of the Offshore Wind Farm Phase I, Taipower adopted a bubble curtain technique to absorb the noise generated by the piling operations, and collaborated with local fishermen and marine mammal observers to implement cetacean conservation measures. Moreover, to avoid impacts on oyster harvesting along the coast, the installation of a nearshore submarine cable for the wind farm was carried out using the “Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)” technique, avoiding the coastal oyster cultivation area and minimizing the ecological impact.

• Taipower also participated in the 2022 Asia-Pacific Forum & Exposition for Sustainability with the company’s theme this year being “Taipower Sustainability and Sustainable Taiwan” starting from today. The exhibition was unveiled by Taipower’s Acting Chairman Wen-Sheng Tseng, President Yao-Ting Wang and former Chairman Wei-Fu Yang, together with Taipower staff.

(Fourth from above left, above are Taipower’s President , Acting Chairman , former Chairman , and Professional Chief Administrator )

In addition, Taipower participated in the 2022 Asia-Pacific Forum & Exposition for Sustainability with its theme being “Taipower Sustainability and Sustainable Taiwan” starting from today, exhibiting Taipower’s achievements and vision in the three dimensions of the environment, society, and governance. Taipower also designed interesting games as well as motion sensing and AR activities at the exhibition, and gave out small gifts, allowing visitors to learn more about sustainability issues and energy-related knowledge while visiting the exhibition, and enjoying the interactive games. For epidemic prevention, the Taipower booth also provided its first real-time, a 3D online exhibition (https://www.eyehouse.co/live?c=c1464200554) to be held for two weeks and welcome to everyone visiting the exhibition online.

• Taipower exhibited its achievements and vision in the three dimensions of the environment, society, and governance at the Asia-Pacific Forum & Exposition for Sustainability. The Taipower booth also prepared several selfie cards for visitors to take pictures with! (Front middle: Tsao-Hua Hsu, Taipower Vice President)

• Taipower carried out its exhibition based on the “Taipower Sustainability and Sustainable Taiwan” theme at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1 for three consecutive days starting today. It also designed interesting games as well as motion-sensing and AR activities at the exhibition, allowing visitors to learn more about sustainability issues and energy-related knowledge while visiting and enjoying interactive games.

Taipower said that in response to the government’s energy transition policy, the company took the initiative to develop renewable energy. In addition to completing the construction and activation of 21 wind turbines in the Changhua Offshore Wind Power Phase I Project, which are now connected to the grid, Taipower also completed the 150MW Tainan Photovoltaic Power Plant in 2020. Besides promoting the renewal plans of gas-fired units in recent years, the construction stage of the Offshore Wind Power Phase II Project will also begin this year. It is estimated that after the new units are connected to the grid in 2025, the annual power generation capacity will reach 1,000 GWh. Taipower will continue to take into account its goals for stable power supply and net-zero emissions, ensure the supply of stable and affordable clean energy, and fulfill its ideals of green energy promotion and environmental sustainability.

Spokesperson: Professional Chief Engineer, Chin-Chung Wu

Tel: (02) 2366-6271 / 0910-192-766

Email: u850899@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Professional Chief Administrator, Ching-Hung Cheng

Tel: (02) 2366-6440 / 0919-397-679