Now, as it seeks to play its part in tackling climate change, the country has set an ambitious goal to develop renewable energy. It aims to generate at least 60% of its electricity from renewable ...

Energy supply issues are compounded by Taiwan’s delayed investment in renewable energy and the phasing out of nuclear power, leading to a reliance on imported coal and liquefied natural gas ...

Taiwan's own renewable energy sector is mired in challenges. While offshore wind energy faces a pricing deadlock, solar power development has encountered land acquisition issues.

According to the Taipower official website, Taiwan's electrical power is sourced from: 44.1% natural gas, 34.1% coal, 9.9% renewable energy, 7% nuclear, 2.4% CHP, and 1.2% for hydroelectricity and ...