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TaiPower to explore two areas for geothermal development, Taiwan

TaiPower to explore two areas for geothermal development, Taiwan Mountain view over Taipei, Taiwan (source: flickr/ Connie Ma, creative commons)
Alexander Richter 13 Jan 2016

Taiwan Power (Taipower) announces large renewable energy investment program and planned geothermal exploration in two volcanic areas in Taiwan.

State-owned Taiwan Power Co (Taipower) has announced big plans for renewable energy investments of up to $12bn over the next 15 years.

With primary plans for installed offshore wind power and solar, as well as expansions in land-based wind power and thermal power, there are also plans for geothermal exploration in volcanic areas of Taitung and Yangmingshan in Taipei over the next four years.

We will report if there should be further announcements

Source: Taipei Times

 

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