Taoyuan expands solar power subsidies to include replacements and self-consumption

Taoyuan City in Taiwan is enhancing its commitment to green energy by expanding its household solar power subsidy program. Starting June 22, the initiative broadens its scope beyond encouraging new solar installations.

The updated program now offers incentives for both replacing existing solar panel systems and for homeowners who choose to use their generated solar power for self-consumption. This move aims to significantly increase the energy conversion efficiency of private buildings' rooftops.

To qualify for the subsidies, applicants must have obtained equipment registration or full replacement approval after January 1 of the previous year. The subsidy offers NT$3,000 per kilowatt for new installations and replacements, capped at NT$300,000 per building. For self-consumption systems equipped with an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), the subsidy increases to NT$20,000 per kilowatt, with a cap of NT$2 million per building.

Officials stated that the program is a cornerstone of the Energy Administration's accelerated household solar power initiative. Promoting self-consumption with ATS not only enhances green energy benefits in daily electricity management but also strengthens the resilience and emergency response capabilities of local microgrids. Applications are open until October 31, 2027, or until funds run out.