Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said the plan calls for a rapid land screening mechanism and supervision platform to speed progress, per CNA.
Kuo explained that offshore wind generated about 8 billion kWh last year and expects 11 billion kWh of green electricity over the next two years. Solar power generated 14.93 billion kWh last year.
The ministry initially set solar targets of 20 GW by 2025 and 23 GW by 2026. It later postponed the 20 GW goal to 2026. However, progress has been delayed due to permit issues with ground-mounted panels rather than rooftop installations.
According to the Energy Administration, as of the end of last year, solar power installation capacity stood at 14.22 GW, leaving a 5.78 GW gap.
Officials said obtaining permits from agricultural firms for aquaculture-solar projects has been the biggest hurdle. The government has designated about 20,000 hectares for aquaculture-solar zones so far, mostly wetlands, they added.
Regarding delays, Kuo said the ministry will set clear goals for all public infrastructure every three months and release quarterly performance results.
