Can solar panels be used as a power source in Taiwan?

Installing solar panels on roofs would shade buildings from sunlight, thus reducing the amount of money spent on electricity for air-conditioning. Third, solar energy would be used as an emergency power source. Taiwan experiences many typhoons and earthquakes, and even faces the risk of being invaded by China.

Should rooftop solar panels be mandatory in Taiwan?

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — An amendment on renewables passed the third legislative reading on Monday (May 29), making it mandatory for new buildings in Taiwan to have rooftop solar panels installed.

Can solar power be used for air-conditioning in Taiwan?

If solar power systems are installed on new buildings, or on existing buildings when their roofs are renovated, the feed-in tariff would reduce the cost of construction. Second, it would reduce the cost of electricity used for air-conditioning. In Taiwan’s climate, the weather is mostly hot, which necessitates the use of air-conditioning.

Why should Taiwan invest in solar power?

Taiwan experiences many typhoons and earthquakes, and even faces the risk of being invaded by China. Solar panels coupled with storage equipment would serve as an emergency source of electricity for daily life or disaster relief if there is any problem with the electricity supply. Fourth, it would boost employment.

Would a new energy label system improve Taiwan's roofs?

Paired with a energy label system for buildings, this would create economic opportunities for industries linked to energy-saving buildings. Seventh, it would improve the appearance of roofs. Foreign tourists tend to complain about the ugly appearance of Taiwan’s ubiquitous corrugated iron roofs.

Will solar panels be required on new buildings?

The legislature is during this session expected to amend the Renewable Energy Development Act (再生能源發展條例) with clauses requiring that a certain proportion of the roofs of newly built, extended or altered buildings be covered with solar panels.