First ever UK Pavilion at Energy Taiwan 2021 showcases British
offshore wind expertise to support Taiwan’s green future.
The British Office Taipei showcased UK expertise across the
offshore wind industry with an iconic pavilion at the ‘Energy
Taiwan’ exhibition today, demonstrating support for Taiwan’s
renewable energy ambitions.
The UK is working closely with all partners, including Taiwan, to
inspire global climate action. The UK-Taiwan bilateral
collaboration has been stepped up on renewable energy, propelling
offshore wind power for generations to come. The UK is committed
to sharing expertise on floating offshore wind and multi-use port
development as well as skills and workforce planning for the
renewable energy sector.
The UK was the first major economy to pass legislation for net
zero emissions and has the largest offshore wind capacity in the
world. More than thirty UK offshore wind supply chain companies
have set up operations in Taiwan, helping to bolster Taiwan’s
ambitions to achieve 20.5GW in capacity by 2035.
The UK has shown the world that green and growth go hand in hand,
and as a result other economies are already following the UK’s
lead with their own net zero targets. When the UK was confirmed
as COP26 President, less than 30% of global GDP was signed up to
net zero or carbon neutrality targets. Today, in part again
because of UK leadership, that figure is now over 80% – and
rising.
John Dennis, Representative of British Office Taipei, said at the
opening of UK pavilion today:
The UK is a natural partner to Taiwan in its energy transition. A
key priority for the British Office Taipei is supporting Taiwan
to harness the opportunities of action on climate change and to
help power a new era of renewable energy, including offshore
wind. There are now more than 30 British offshore wind companies
in Taiwan, delivering the full range of maritime technology and
services during construction. UK businesses look forward to
accelerating support for Taiwan, driving clean growth and green
investments in the sustainable technologies of the future.
Taiwan has recently announced it will bring a net zero emissions
target by 2050 into law and will also legislate for a carbon
pricing scheme. With the UK’s experience and commercial
capabilities in the offshore wind supply chain, the UK and Taiwan
can work together to cement Taiwan as the Asia Pacific region’s
leading offshore wind market.
Eight British companies with business operations in Taiwan are
exhibiting at the UK Pavilion, themed around Tower Bridge – an
iconic and world-famous British landmark. The companies have been
selected to demonstrate the breadth of British expertise
including offshore windfarm planning and construction;
engineering consultancy; crew transfer vessels; Operations &
Maintenance; blade services, floating wind technology; and
temporary power and temperature solutions for offshore wind
farms.
Welcome to visit UK Pavilion at Energy Taiwan 2021 by 10 December
to meet British supply chain businesses and explore future
cooperation.
UK Pavilion at Energy Taiwan 2021:
Date: Wednesday – Friday, 8-10 December 2021
Venue: Booth Q0524, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre Hall II
Eight UK companies presenting at the UK Pavilion: (in
alphabetical order)
