Taiwan, Germany stage virtual energy transition forum

2021/08/12

Taiwan and Germany jointly staged a virtual forum on energy transition Aug. 10 in Taipei City, spotlighting the two sides’ commitment to fostering collaboration in the energy sector.
 
Co-organized by the Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and German Institute Taipei, the daylong event highlighted the importance of energy transition to reaching carbon neutrality as well as the development of hydrogen and offshore wind power generation.
 
High-profile attendees included Yu Cheng-wei, director general of the BOE; Thorsten Herdan, director-general of energy policy, heating and efficiency for the Germany Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; Jorg Polster, director general of GIT; and academics, business representatives, experts and officials from the two sides.
 
According to the BOE, Taiwan has made great strides in promoting renewable energy since 2016 to reduce the country’s air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining a secure, stable supply of electricity. The government will continue developing new measures and technologies to achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2050, the bureau said.
 
Taiwan and Germany have worked together to this end since signing the Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Energy Transition in 2016, the BOE said, adding that the forum will pave the way for further cooperation and exchanges aimed at realizing a shared vision for low-carbon, sustainable societies.
 
The green and renewable energy industry is a key plank in the government’s six core strategic industries initiative. Unveiled by President Tsai Ing-wen during her inauguration address in May 2020, the initiative also comprises the information and digital technology; cybersecurity; biotech and medical technology; national defense; and strategic stockpile industries. 


Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)