Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has launched the application process for its latest offshore wind auction, offering 3.6GW of capacity for development.
Applications will be accepted from 1 April until 30 September, with project selection results expected by the end of the year.
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The auction forms part of the third phase of Taiwan’s offshore wind block development programme, with targeted grid connection dates set for 2030 and 2031.
The Ministry will evaluate proposals using a scoring metric that assigns equal weight to developer performance record and project execution capability at 35% each, while financial capacity accounts for 30%.
Project execution criteria continue to emphasise participation from local industry and delivery capability.
A minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100 points is required for consideration.
Developers are eligible for a maximum allocation of 1GW each.
The auction introduces new incentives designed to promote early completion, including an extension on electricity sales beyond the standard 20-year period for projects that achieve early grid connection or deliver specified benefits to local industry.
Electricity sales will primarily be realised through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), supported by a minimum price mechanism for surplus green electricity, capped at Taiwan Power’s (Taipower) avoided cost.
A floor price has been set at T$2.29/kWh as part of efforts to enhance project financing and lower development risk.
While there was general support within the sector for the introduction of environmental, social and governance assessment criteria, calls remain for clear guidance regarding implementation.
In December 2025, Taiwan’s MOEA approved an assessment report from Taipower that found restarting the Kuosheng nuclear power plant in New Taipei and the Maanshan plant in Pingtung County is feasible. The report determined that restarting the Chinshan nuclear power plant was not feasible.
