Taiwan’s Power Sector Transformation: Renewable Energy On The Rise

Taiwan’s power sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The country’s nuclear power phase-out, completed in May 2025, has led to a renewed focus on renewable energy and gas-fired generation. This shift aims to replace lost baseload supply while reducing coal reliance in an isolated, import-dependent power system.

According to GlobalData’s latest report, “Taiwan Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035,” Taiwan’s renewable power capacity is projected to reach around 50. 7GW by 2035, up from approximately 19. 1GW in 2024. This growth is driven by sustained investment in clean energy technologies under the Renewable Energy Development Act. The Taiwanese government has intensified its efforts to expand renewable energy, with grid reinforcement programmes led by Taipower to support higher renewable penetration in an isolated system.

As noted by Power Technology, a source for this article, Taiwan’s renewable power capacity expansion reflects the country’s commitment to long-term capacity planning, energy security, and emissions reduction objectives. GlobalData’s report provides a comprehensive assessment of Taiwan’s power sector, examining installed capacity, electricity generation, technology mix, and regulatory developments from 2020 to 2024 and forecasting trends from 2025 to ← →