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Introduction of the Guidelines Governing Allocation of Grid Capacity for Offshore Windfarms at Zonal Development Phase
In order to promote renewable energy, for offshore wind projects, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to develop Taiwan offshore wind industry through three phases, i.e., "Demonstration Phase", "Potential Site Phase", and "Zonal Development Phase". The first and second phases have made great success. To continue the promotion of offshore wind industry in the third phase, the MOEA announced the "Guidelines Governing Allocation of Grid Capacity for Offshore Windfarms at Zonal Development Phase" (離岸風力發電區塊開發場址容量分配作業要點; "3rd GA Rules") on August 19, 2021 (Ref. No.: Gin-Neng Zi No.: 11004604420) under which a total of 15GW grid capacity will be allocated from 2026 to 2035 with details summarized below; among the 15GW, 9GW will be allocated in the first stage ("Stage I") through three phases from 2026 to 2031.
Phase
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Allocated Capacity
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Allocation Period
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1.
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(1)
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3GW
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Allocation of 1.5GW for each of 2026 and 2027
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(2)
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3GW
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Allocation of 1.5GW for each of 2028 and 2029
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(3)
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3GW
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Allocation of 1.5GW for each of 2030 and 2031
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Other
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6GW
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To be allocated between 2032 and 2035 with detailed schedule to be determined taking into account the development status of Phase 1 to Phase 3 above and the international technological development.
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