Solar power in Taiwan

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Solar potential of Taiwan

Taiwan government plans to build 6.5 GW solar power stations before 2020 and a total of 20 GW by 2025.[1]

History

Early research indicated that there are strong solar energy potential in all country. [2][3] Further research published in 2022 pointed out that Taipei City as the area with the weakest solar irradiance, the solar energy potential on the rooftop is still beneficial and can compete the energy consumption in certain circumstances.[4]

In 2012, the Million Rooftop Photo Voltaic and Thousand Wind Turbines programs were initiated. In 2014, the Rising Green Energy Industry Program was also initiated.[5]

Here is a table showing the growth of solar power capacity and generation in Taiwan since 2000.

Statistics

generation in recent years is shown in the table below:[6]

Year Capacity
(MW) 		Generation
(
GWh
p.a.)
2000 0.1 0.12
2001 0.2 0.26
2002 0.3 0.34
2003 0.4 0.46
2004 0.5 0.58
2005 1.0 0.96
2006 1.4 1.45
2007 2.4 2.18
2008 5.5 4.47
2009 9.5 9.11
2010 34.5 21.72
2011 129.9 61.62
2012 231.2 159.87
2013 409.9 321.09
2014 635.9 528.76
2015 884.2 850.26
2016 1245.0 1109.00
2017 1767.7 1667.45
2018 2738.1 2712.03
2019 4149.5 4015.94
2020 5817.2 6074.67
2021 7700.2 7970.19
2022 9723.7 10676.98
2023 12417.6 12908.69

See also

References

  1. ^ Steady installation of solar power will achieve 2025 goal of 20 GW[1]
  2. ISSN 0960-1481
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  3. ISSN 0301-4215
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  4. ISSN 2210-6707
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  5. ^ Tim Ferry (14 September 2015). "Is Renewable Energy the Way Forward for Taiwan?". Taiwan Business TOPICS.
  6. ^ Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan:Renewable electricity Capacity&Generation
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