Taiwan has launched consultations with industry stakeholders as it prepares for the next phase of offshore wind development, with up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity under consideration in the upcoming Round 3.3 allocation, the government said.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has held preliminary discussions with developers and is weighing potential changes to the auction structure, including the possible introduction of a floor price—intended to improve financial viability for winning projects.
Authorities are also considering reducing localisation requirements, a shift that may ease cost pressures on developers who have faced financing challenges in earlier phases of Round 3.
Further meetings are expected between MOEA and industry representatives to finalise key aspects of the round, including eligibility criteria and the auction timeline.
According to government sources, selection criteria under review include engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) capabilities, past project performance, and proposed development schedules.
The potential changes are seen as part of broader efforts to maintain momentum in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector while addressing concerns raised during earlier auction rounds.
