Since 2016, the Company has been building solar power stations at production sites in Mainland China, accumulating 54.65 million kWh of solar power generated in-house. In 2021, solar power generated by FENC sites in Taiwan, Mainland China and Vietnam reached 13.39 million kWh, among which, 83% is for internal use. Hsinpu Chemical Fiber Plant, Hukou Mill, Kuanyin Dyeing and Finishing Plant as well as FENV are also starting to build their first solar power stations. Production sites with existing solar power stations are planning for future expansions. It is projected that by 2025, the total installed capacity will reach 46,000 kW, which triples the capacity from 2021. Starting from 2026, the installed capacity will increase by 1,000 kW each year.

Scheduling and Planning for Construction of Solar Power Station

According to Renewable Energy Development Act, major energy users must incorporate 10% of green power in the energy mix. In addition to continuing adding solar power generators, the Company also evaluates the purchase of renewable energy. OPTC Plant 2 will also generate biogas using wastewater in its effort to increase the use of green power.

FENC has been purchasing green power since 2015. When the trading of Taiwan Renewable Energy Certificate (T-REC) started in 2018, FENC purchased T-REC from the Southern Region Campus of ITRI in 2019. In 2020, FENC accumulated 1.19 million kWh of T-REC with additional purchase from National Penghu University of Science and Technology. In 2022, OTIZ purchased 20 million kWh of wind power from China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited. The addition brings the total purchased green power to 21.19 million kWh, showing FENC’s swift actions towards energy transition.