MOEA outlines changes to framework for Taiwan’s next offshore wind auction

In an 8 January 2025 briefing about the framework it intends to use for Round 3.3 of its zonal development programme, the MOEA said up to 3.6 GW of capacity could be awarded, with grid connection scheduled for 2030-2031. Individual projects will be limited to 1.0 GW.

The MOEA said the ongoing consultation about the framework for Round 3.3 “aims to build consensus on the selection mechanism for block development.” A formal announcement is expected later in Q1 2026, “symbolising the government’s unwavering commitment to promoting green electricity and offshore wind power.”

The briefing outlined several important changes intended to get the roll-out of offshore wind capacity back on track. These include scaling back the level of local content required and greater emphasis on ‘performance-driven scoring’ and on the ESG content of bids.

In a statement, the MOEA said, in addition to performance-driven scoring, the new framework would also focus on developers’ financial status and project execution capability. ESG planning will be an important part of the scoring criteria used in Round 3.3. 

The Ministry said pricing will primarily be based on corporate power-purchase agreements, ‘supplemented by a minimum purchase price.’ An extended sales period will be offered to companies if they complete projects ahead of schedule and meet ESG criteria.