Taiwanese media evaluates high-speed solar power generation

Does solar energy development affect the net power supply in Taiwan?

The results imply that the installation strategies would also substantially influence the net power supply, and such effects should be incorporated into Taiwan's renewable energy promotion policy. The results also indicate that the emission offset associated with solar energy development is substantial and can benefit energy suppliers considerably.

Why is solar energy important in Taiwan?

Taiwan lacks energy stock and has been paying great attention to developing renewable energy to improve energy security and sustain economic growth. Solar energy is attractive to Taiwan's government as the recorded radiation is substantial, and a significant amount of fallow land is available for panel installation.

How big is Taiwan's solar energy project?

By the end of this year, Taiwan’s solar energy installation is estimated to reach 7GW, less than half of the government’s 20GW target by 2025. To satisfy customer demand next year, TSEC is investing NT$1 billion to build a new solar cell line and solar module line next year to make larger solar modules, Chiang said.

Will Taiwan's solar energy plant reach 7GW by 2025?

“There is a lot of catch-up to do next year, as installations this year have been slow due to the COVID-19 outbreak and raw material shortages,” Chiang said. By the end of this year, Taiwan’s solar energy installation is estimated to reach 7GW, less than half of the government’s 20GW target by 2025.

How much solar energy is available in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, While the installed capacity has rapidly increased from 410 MW in 2013 to 7720 MW by the end of 2021 [ 4 ], most suitable land is not utilized, and the supply of solar energy only amounts to 0.59 % of the total electricity supply.

Is Taiwan getting more solar energy?

According to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau [ 39 ], the observed increase in average temperature in all cities has been increasing more rapidly than expected, implying that more radiation would be received and a higher total solar energy production would be resulted.