TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Executive Yuan acknowledged on Thursday (Oct. 17) that a recent proposed plan to build green power plants in the Philippines requires a feasibility assessment before moving forward.
Earlier this week, the Taiwanese government had proposed to build power plants in the Philippines to import renewable energy back to Taiwan via undersea cables.
However, Executive Yuan Spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) explained that the initiative, introduced by Economics Minister J.W. Kuo (郭智輝), requires further assessment.
The plan intends to supply Taiwanese manufacturers with the renewable energy they need. At a press conference following the Executive Yuan meeting, Lee elaborated that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA, 經濟部) seeks to collaborate on carbon reduction with like-minded nations, contingent on feasibility evaluations.
Lee emphasized that Taiwan's domestic energy development is planned through 2030. She stated that if external renewable energy sources prove viable, they will complement the nation's energy strategy without causing resource conflicts.
As the feasibility study progresses, the outcome could shape Taiwan's future energy landscape, potentially influencing regional collaboration on renewable energy projects.