Regional energy forum wraps up in Taipei

2015-05-15

The Conference on Next Generation Power in Asia wrapped up May 13 in Taipei City, underscoring the ROC government’s commitment to tackling regional energy issues.
Jointly organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and American Institute in Taiwan, the two-day event attracted around 220 business representatives, experts and senior officials from seven countries. They shared best practices and discussed developments in renewable energy technologies and related policies.

“Producing clean, efficient and safe energy is an essential part of next-generation energy policymaking,” MOEA Minister Deng Chen-chung said. “There is no question that enhanced regional collaboration is key to achieving this goal.”

According to Deng, the conference is a central plank in the U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership aimed at enhancing regional energy-generation capabilities. “By providing an exchange platform for Asian economies, the event promotes development of emerging sectors spanning smart grid, solar energy and wind power,” he said.

Also attending were AIT Director Christopher Marut and Robert Wang, U.S. senior official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Marut said the U.S. and Taiwan are working hand in hand on programs covering a broad range of critical energy-related issues, as well as promoting the wide-scale adoption of renewable energy.

This event significantly extends the scope of both sides’ ambitions, as investment in cleaner, safer forms of energy will be a major source of innovation and job growth in the coming decades, Marut said, adding that private support in this regard is essential to counteract the environmental damage triggered by climate change.

In addition to panel discussions and addresses, an exhibition was held on the sidelines of the conference to bring participants up to speed on new energy technology developments in Taiwan.

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=230407&ctNode=413)