Taiwan has initiated a fresh offshore wind auction process, making available 3.6GW of capacity under its latest round of development. The programme, administered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), will accept submissions from 1 April through 30 September, with final project awards scheduled before the close of the year. This offshore wind auction is positioned within the third phase of the islandโs broader offshore wind block development programme, with grid connection targets set for 2030 and 2031.
Project proposals will be assessed through a structured scoring framework, where developer track record and execution capability each contribute 35% to the total evaluation, while financial strength accounts for the remaining 30%. The criteria continue to prioritise demonstrated delivery capability and engagement with local industry stakeholders. To qualify, submissions must secure a minimum of 70 points out of 100, and each developer may be awarded up to 1GW of capacity.
Additional policy measures have been incorporated to accelerate project timelines. Developers achieving early grid connection or delivering defined benefits to domestic industry will be eligible for extended electricity sales beyond the standard 20-year period. Power generated from awarded projects is expected to be sold primarily through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), complemented by a minimum price mechanism for excess generation, capped at the avoided cost set by Taiwan Power. A floor price of T$2.29/kWh has also been established to support financing structures and mitigate development risks.
While industry participants have broadly endorsed the inclusion of environmental, social and governance assessment elements, stakeholders continue to call for clearer implementation guidelines. Separately, in December 2025, the MOEA approved a Taipower assessment indicating that restarting the Kuosheng nuclear power plant in New Taipei and the Maanshan plant in Pingtung County is feasible, while concluding that the Chinshan nuclear power plant cannot be restarted.