Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/10/20
By: Tai Ya-chen and Lilian Wu
Taipei, Oct. 20 (CNA) Taiwan will push for the development of green energy and prepare for the
Premier Lin Chuan (林全) said that in the first of the two-phased law amendment, the government will deal with the liberalization of green energy.
The premier said the development of renewable and green energy is a major campaign platform of President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), and the amendment to the Electricity Act can no longer be delayed.
He said liberalizing the sector was necessary because Taipower, which now serves as a player and a referee, cannot possibly allow green energy to develop rapidly. [FULL STORY]