For addressing global challenge of achieving net-zero carbon emissions and promoting the development of renewable energy technologies, Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DNV AS TAIWAN BRANCH (DNV), an internationally renowned technical consulting and verification institution. The two parties will engage in in-depth exchanges in specialized renewable energy fields, including energy storage, hydrogen energy, offshore solar power, and floating offshore wind power, aiming to drive breakthroughs and applications in Taiwan’s renewable energy technologies. Key areas of this collaboration include jointly exploring the latest technological developments in renewable energy, with a particular focus on energy storage, hydrogen energy, offshore solar power, and floating offshore wind power. Additionally, both parties will analyze DNV’s international standards, providing technical consulting, research, and training programs to help Taiwan’s industrial chain align with global trends and requirements in renewable energy development.
Yung-Hsiang Lai, President of MIRDC, stated that the collaboration with DNV represents a significant milestone in MIRDC’s efforts to advance the development of renewable energy. Through this close partnership, MIRDC aims not only to enhance its R&D capabilities in renewable energy technologies but also to align Taiwan’s renewable energy applications with international standards, further driving the domestic industry toward low-carbon transition and supporting Taiwan’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The two parties will establish a long-term collaboration to strengthen verification capabilities and services for Taiwan’s offshore wind farm projects. Moving forward, as the collaboration in the energy storage field progresses, MIRDC will enhance its verification capabilities for energy storage technologies, improve testing techniques, and strengthen verification for large-capacity systems to support Taiwan’s energy transition.
Brice Le Gallo, Vice President & Regional Director of Asia Pacific Energy Systems at DNV, expressed his honor in collaborating with MIRDC. He stated that the two parties will deepen their cooperation in technical consulting, international standards, and professional training. He also looks forward to providing more specialized technical support to Taiwan in the fields of testing and verification, aiding Taiwan’s transition to green energy.
The signed MoU not only lays a solid foundation for the development of renewable energy technologies in Taiwan but also marks a new breakthrough in international technical cooperation for the country. Both parties will work together to drive innovation and application of renewable energy technologies, deepen technical exchanges and collaboration, and enhance Taiwan’s competitiveness in the global green energy market. In the future, through continuous strengthening of cooperation in standard-setting, technology development, and talent training, this agreement will provide stronger momentum for the sustainable development of Taiwan’s energy industry, supporting the achievement of green transition and net-zero carbon emissions.