TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan ranked fifth globally in installed offshore wind capacity in 2025 and third in new capacity additions, the Energy Administration said Sunday, citing the Global Wind Energy Council.
The administration said Taiwan’s offshore wind sector reached 500 turbines Friday with the installation of its latest unit, bringing total capacity to 4.8 gigawatts, per CNA. Generation surpassed 10 billion kilowatt-hours for the first time last year.
It noted that Taiwan installed its first two demonstration turbines in 2017, CNA reported. While some European countries have spent 20 to 30 years developing offshore wind power, Taiwan achieved the milestone within a decade.
The sector has weathered challenges, including the pandemic, global inflation, and shifting international conditions, which disrupted projects worldwide. Offshore turbines in Taiwan have also withstood multiple typhoons and earthquakes while maintaining stable operations, according to CNA.
The agency credited developers, suppliers, financial institutions, civil society groups, and project personnel for the achievement. It also thanked government agencies for helping resolve development hurdles.
It said it will continue expanding offshore wind to strengthen energy resilience, increase green power supply, enhance industrial competitiveness, and support Taiwan’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
