Taiwan News  
Date: 2018/05/05
By:  Central News Agency

Taipei, May 5 (CNA) Offshore wind power projects along Taiwan’s western coast will

President Tsai Ing-wen had a look at offshore wind energy in Miaoli Saturday. (By Central News Agency)

mark a new chapter in energy transformation and underscore the country’s commitment to the development of renewable energy, President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday.

Not only will the projects provide a new source of power, but also help create 20,000 new jobs, Tsai said at a ceremony held in Changhua County.

Earlier this week, the government announced the results of its tender for offshore wind power sites to be built off the country’s west coast. The projects for 10 offshore wind farms, which will have installed capacity of 3,836 megawatts by 2025, have been awarded to seven developers.    [FULL  STORY]