Date: 2026-01-23

The Energy Administration, in collaboration with the Trade Council of Denmark, the Finland Trade Center, and the Swedish Trade & Invest Council, co-hosted the "2025 Nordic-Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum" on December 3rd at the GIS MOTC Convention Center. The event convened a diverse group of domestic and international industry representatives, experts, academics, and research institutions to discuss the latest developments in green energy.

Centered on diversified green energy development and the energy transition, The forum on key topics including power system resilience, offshore wind power, geothermal energy, and low-carbon emerging technologies, with the aim of deepening multilateral industry exchanges between Taiwan and the Nordic countries in a shared commitment to global sustainability.

Dr. Chien-hsin Lai, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, remarked that the government continues to foster renewable energy development through cross-ministerial cooperation and proactive dialogue with relevant industry stakeholders. By providing a wide range of policy initiatives and financial support, the government aims to assist developers and facilitate project development. Additionally, to address the rising electricity demand driven by economic growth and the AI revolution, the government is committed to accelerating green energy deployment while ensuring grid stability for the future demand.

Mr. Peter Sand, Director of the Trade Council of Denmark in Taipei, emphasized Denmark's role as a longstanding partner in Taiwan's energy transition. He noted that Denmark has contributed significantly to the sector, accounting for over 50% of Taiwan's total installed offshore wind capacity. Having become Taiwan's largest source of foreign investment in 2022, Denmark is on track to reclaim that position this year. He also highlighted the successful Danish-Swedish collaborations in Iceland's geothermal development, noting that this experience demonstrates how cross-border collaboration and resource integration are vital for developing global energy solutions and addressing climate challenges.

Mr. Lauri Raunio, Director of the Finland Trade Center in Taiwan, highlighted that energy resilience and grid stability are key to a sustainable energy system. Finland's national grid operator, Fingrid, recorded a transmission reliability rate of 99.9995% in 2024. This not only reflects a highly stable electricity supply but also demonstrates that Finland can effectively manage the intermittency of renewable energy. Finland is willing to share its experience with Taiwan and looks forward to fostering closer technical exchange and cooperation to build a more resilient energy future together.

Ms. Helena Reitberger, Representative of the Swedish Trade & Invest Council, stated that energy policy is not only an issue of infrastructure but also a strategic investment with political and economic significance. Through its "fossil-free competitiveness" initiative, Sweden has successfully driven both energy transition and industrial upgrading. She noted that innovative technologies and a close collaboration between the public and private sectors have been crucial to the green transformation. Ms. Reitberger looks forward to deepening cooperation between Sweden and Taiwan across the energy and technology sectors to accelerate a shared net-zero future.

The forum began with the keynote session on Power System Resilience, featuring insights from Taiwan Power Company, Denmark's Energinet, Finland's Wartsila, and Sweden's Energiforsk. This was followed by Session 1, "Offshore Wind Power," where Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)'s Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories joined Danish industry leaders, Orsted, CIP, and Vestas to share development expertise and project milestones.

For Session 2, "Geothermal Power," insights were shared by the CPC Corporation, Taiwan, Denmark's COWI, and Sweden's Baseload Capital on relevant projects. Session 3, "Low-Carbon Emerging Energy Technologies," focused on ocean energy and green fuels, with contributions from ITRI, National Taiwan Ocean University, Minesto, and Everllence. The forum brought together over 200 participants from government, industry, academia, and research institutions, who engaged in lively and in-depth discussions on the various topics.

The Energy Administration noted that the global shift toward net-zero has brought shared challenges in energy stability and industrial decarbonization for all nations. By combining Taiwan's innovative energy policies with the Nordic countries' leading technologies and expertise, the forum served as a vital platform for industry exchange. It aimed to foster deeper partnerships in key areas such as diversified green energy, system resilience, and carbon reduction technology, to collectively drive a sustainable future for the global energy transition.

Spokesperson
Chung-Hsien Chen, Deputy Director General
Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Tel: 02-2775-7770 / Mobile: 0919-998-339
Email: ctchen2@moeaea.gov.tw

Business Contact
Ju-Ming Cheng, Deputy Director
Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Tel: 02-2775-7778 / Mobile: 0952-279-720
Email: jmcheng@moeaea.gov.tw