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First Taiwan-Made 9.5MW Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Measuring at 85m in Length

published: 2022-04-25 17:25
The Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm project of CIP announced today (25th) that the first offshore wind turbine blade locally produced by Tienli has passed inspection and verification, making the Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm the first wind farm to be adopting Taiwan-made wind turbine blades, which also advances the localization target of blades by two years. ...  more

Scale Enhancement May be Impeded for Offshore Wind Turbines from Lacking Special Purpose Vessels and Ports

published: 2022-04-25 9:30
Offshore wind turbines are transitioning towards the large-scale tendency in order to seek for larger power generation, where suppliers such as GE, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and Mingyang Smart Energy are successively engaging in the competition. However, this comes with numerous challenges as renovation may be necessary for existing technology, vessels, and ports. ...  more

Tesla Q1 Shipments Hits New High, Berlin Plant in Crisis

published: 2022-04-25 9:30
Tesla, once again, did not disappoint in the first quarter of this year. Its production capacity is near a record high and the number of vehicles delivered has set a new record. However, its Berlin Gigafactory, which recently came online, is now in a crisis of possible shutdown. ...  more

Dutch Government Plans to Scrap VAT on PV Modules in 2023

published: 2022-04-25 9:30
The cabinet of the government of the Netherlands has proposed a plan to scrap VAT on PV modules (or solar panels) that are to be installed at private residences (i.e., on rooftops or within the vicinity) starting on January 1, 2023. ...  more

Croatia Launches a 622MW Renewable Energy Tender

published: 2022-04-25 9:30
Croatia’s official energy market operator Hrvatski Operator Tržišta Energije (HROTE) has launched a tender round to allocate 622MW of renewable generation capacity. HROTE estimates that if all 622MW has been auctioned off, then Croatia’s annual renewable electricity production will increase by about 1.5TWh. This story was first reported by other renewable energy news websites in early April. ...  more

TERTEC Established “Smart Energy Test Office”

published: 2022-04-22 9:30
In response to issues of global climate change and energy shortages, the Taiwanese government is actively handling energy transition and green energy deployment. In order to meet the needs of government policies and industrial development, the Taiwan Electric Research and Testing Center (TERTEC), has established a special department "Smart Energy Test Office." ...  more