Regulations on Rewarding for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas

These Regulations are enacted pursuant to Article 11, Paragraph 3 of the Renewable Energy Development Act.

The term “central competent authority” as used in these Regulations refers to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (hereinafter referred to as “the Ministry”).Matters stipulated in Articles 7 to 11 and Articles 13 to 18 may be delegated by the central competent authority to the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs for handling.

The terms used in these Regulations are defined as follows:1. “Indigenous areas” refers to areas approved by the Executive Yuan upon the request of the central competent authority for indigenous peoples in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples Basic Law (see Appendix 1).2. “Total installation cost” refers to the installation cost of renewable energy power generation equipment (including renewable energy power generating units and the necessary facilities for installing such units), and may also include the installation cost of energy storage equipment, where applicable. The installation cost of renewable energy power generation equipment shall be calculated based on the initial installation cost parameter adopted in the calculation of the renewable energy electricity feed-in tariff announced by the Ministry for the application year, multiplied by the estimated installed capacity (measured in kilowatts) of the renewable energy power generation equipment.3. “Energy storage equipment” refers to equipment for storing electrical energy and stabilizing the power system (including storage modules, power conversion equipment, and energy management systems, etc.).Appendix 1 List of Indigenous Areas.pdf

The recipients of rewards under these Regulations are the township, town, city, or district offices in indigenous areas.

Rewards under these Regulations are divided into two stages:1. Planning and assessment stage rewards: Completion of the planning for the “Demonstration Project for Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas” (hereinafter referred to as the “Demonstration Project”) and the implementation of related promotional activities. The content of the Demonstration Project shall include:(1) Conducting surveys of potential sites within the jurisdiction with feasibility for renewable energy development, surveys of local residents’ willingness, assessment of business development or self-use power generation operation models, and planning for the installation of renewable energy power generation equipment (which shall include installation site, installation type, capacity scale, estimated installation cost per kilowatt, and a detailed estimate of related equipment costs).(2) For Demonstration Projects adopting self-use generation without grid connection, planning for the installation of energy storage equipment may be added (which shall include installation type, capacity scale, estimated installation cost per kilowatt-hour, and detailed breakdown of related equipment costs).2. Implementation and installation stage rewards: Completion of the planning for the “Implementation Plan for Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas” (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Plan”) and installation of renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) in indigenous areas.For the same reward recipient, only one application may be submitted for the planning and assessment stage reward, and only one application per year may be submitted for the implementation and installation stage reward. The processing periods for each case shall not overlap.

The maximum reward amount for the planning and assessment stage is NT$2 million.The maximum reward amount for the implementation and installation stage is NT$10 million, and the rewards are subject to the following conditions:1. The total reward amount for renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) shall not exceed 50% of the total installation cost.2. The reward amount for energy storage equipment shall not exceed NT$16,000 per kilowatt-hour.The initial installation cost parameter used in the calculation formula for the feed-in tariff of electricity generated by renewable energy power generation equipment installed with rewards under the preceding paragraph shall be deducted by the reward amount for renewable energy power generation equipment.

Applicants for the planning and assessment stage rewards shall submit the following documents to the Ministry before December 31, 2028:1. Application form for the planning and assessment stage (see Attachment 1).2. Ten hard copies and two electronic copies (CD) of the Demonstration Project (see Attachment 2), specifying the project objectives, overview of work content, method of fund utilization, implementation schedule, and expected benefits. The overview of work content shall include:(1) Site survey for renewable energy power generation equipment installation.(2) Survey of willingness to participate in renewable energy installation.(3) Planning for the establishment of renewable energy power plants.(4) Planning for business development or self-use operation models.(5) Planning and implementation of renewable energy promotion strategies.3. Other relevant documents as required by the Ministry.Applicants who have already received the first-stage subsidy under the “Operational Guidelines for Subsidies for Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas” (hereinafter referred to as the “Operational Guidelines”) prior to the promulgation of these Regulations shall not apply for the planning and assessment stage rewards under these Regulations.Attachment 1 Application Form for the Planning and Assessment Stage of the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDFAttachment 2 Demonstration Project (Template) for the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDF

Applicants for the implementation and installation stage rewards shall submit the following documents to the Ministry from the date of approval of the Demonstration Project by the Ministry until December 31, 2030:1. Application form for the implementation and installation stage (see Attachment 3).2. Ten hard copies and two electronic copies (CD) of the Implementation Plan (see Attachment 4), specifying the plan objectives, work content (if different from the Demonstration Project, reasons and a comparison table of amendments shall be provided), method of fund utilization, implementation schedule, a copy of the Demonstration Project and the approval letter for the Demonstration Project, and a resolution document indicating the consent of local residents for the installation of renewable energy power generation equipment.3. Letter of Intent for installation executed with the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment.4. Other relevant documents as required by the Ministry.Applicants who have already received the planning and assessment stage rewards under these Regulations or the first-stage subsidy under the Operational Guidelines prior to the promulgation of the amendments to these Regulations on April 21, 2025, and have not applied within the application period, may apply for the implementation and installation stage rewards in accordance with the preceding paragraph.The Demonstration Project referred to in Item 2 of Paragraph 1 may be substituted with the implementation scheme for the installation of renewable energy power generation equipment in indigenous areas under the first stage of the Operational Guidelines (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Scheme”). If the Implementation Scheme adopts self-use generation without grid connection, planning for energy storage equipment may be included at this stage.Applicants who have already applied for the second-stage subsidy under the Operational Guidelines shall not repeatedly apply for the implementation and installation stage demonstration rewards under these RegulationsAttachment 3 Application Form for the Implementation and Installation Stage of the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDFAttachment 4 Implementation Plan (Template) for the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDF

The documents submitted by the applicant shall be sealed, and the outer envelope shall indicate the name, address, telephone number and fax number of the reward recipient, and the words “Application for Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.” For applications sent by registered mail, the postmark shall prevail; for those delivered in person, they must be received by 6:00 p.m. on the application deadline for each stage, and the date recorded by the Ministry shall prevail. Late submissions will not be accepted.If the application documents are incomplete or insufficiently detailed, and the applicant fails to make corrections within the period specified by the Ministry or the corrections are incomplete, the application shall be overruled.If the same case is submitted to two or more authorities for reward (subsidy) application, all funding details, as well as the items and amounts applied for from each authority, shall be specified. If other government agencies have already approved reward (subsidy) funds for demonstration and promotion related to these Regulations, duplicate applications for rewards at each stage under these Regulations for the same item are not permitted.

The Ministry may appoint a review committee composed of three to seven representatives from relevant government agencies (institutions), experts, and scholars to review and select applications at each stage. The review and selection content for each stage is as follows:1. Planning and assessment stage: Review based on the completeness of the Demonstration Project.2. Implementation and installation stage: Review based on the feasibility of the Implementation Plan and reasonableness of the funds and may also review matters related to the installed renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment).The reward recipient shall, within one month from the date of notification of the review results by the Ministry, submit revised documents in accordance with the review meeting minutes, after which the Ministry shall notify the recipient of the approved reward content.The content of each stage of the reward case approved in the first paragraph shall not be changed by the reward recipient without the approval of the Ministry. Nevertheless, due to force majeure, the reward recipient may state the reasons and apply to the Ministry for changes.

The processing period for the planning and assessment stage shall be limited to one year from the date of approval of the reward by the Ministry. Nevertheless, if completion as scheduled is not possible due to force majeure, the reward recipient may apply to the Ministry for a six-month extension before the deadline, and such extension shall be limited to one time only.The processing period for the implementation and installation stage shall be limited to one year from the date of approval of the reward by the Ministry. Nevertheless, if installation cannot be completed as scheduled due to force majeure, the reward recipient may apply to the Ministry for a six-month extension before the deadline, and such extension shall be limited to two times only.The reward recipient shall, within the processing period specified in the preceding paragraph, execute an agreement with the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment and submit it to the Ministry for recordation.The agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph shall specify the installation schedule, the obligations to be performed by the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment, and the relevant provisions for the Ministry to dispatch personnel for inspection.

The scope of use of reward funds shall be limited to the costs required for planning the Demonstration Project and installing renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) during the approved processing period.The reward recipient may handle matters related to the approved reward content by itself or commission a professional institution. If a professional institution is commissioned, the reasonableness of its fund and manpower utilization shall be thoroughly reviewed.

The disbursement of reward funds for the planning and assessment stage shall be as follows:1. First installment: Within one month from the date of approval of the reward by the Ministry, the reward recipient shall submit the following documents to the Ministry to apply for the disbursement of 60% of the approved reward amount:(1) Application form for the first installment of the planning and assessment stage reward funds (see Attachment 5).(2) Copy of the reward approval notification letter.(3) Receipt for the reward funds.2. Second installment: Within fifteen days after the expiration of the processing period for this stage, the reward recipient shall submit the Demonstration Project to the Ministry for its review of the implementation status, and within one month from the date of approval by the Ministry, submit the following documents to the Ministry for reimbursement of up to 40% of the approved reward amount:(1) Application form for the second installment of the planning and assessment stage reward funds (see Attachment 6).(2) Demonstration Project.(3) Proof of budget allocation (see Attachment 7).(4) Statement of implementation status of the planning and assessment stage reward funds (see Attachment 8).(5) Receipt for the reward funds.If there is any surplus of reward funds upon the conclusion of the reward case, the reward recipient shall return the entire surplus.Attachment 5 Application Form for the Disbursement of the First Installment of the Planning and Assessment Stage Reward Funds under the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDFAttachment 6 Application Form for the Disbursement of the Second Installment of the Planning and Assessment Stage Reward Funds under the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDFAttachment 7 Proof of budget allocation.PDFAttachment 8 Statement of Implementation Status of the Planning and Assessment Stage Reward Funds under the Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas.PDF

The disbursement of reward funds for the implementation and installation stage shall be as follows:1. Within one month after the completion of the installation of renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) in accordance with the Implementation Plan, the reward recipient shall submit the following documents to the Ministry to apply for the disbursement of reward funds:(1) Application form for the disbursement of reward funds for the implementation and installation stage (see Attachment 9).(2) Copy of the renewable energy power generation equipment registration document or the electricity enterprise license.(3) Copy of the reward approval notification letter.(4) Proof of budget allocation.(5) Receipt for the reward funds.2. Amount of disbursement: The lower of the reward amount calculated based on the actual installation cost of the renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) or the approved reward amount shall be disbursed.The receipts for reward funds referred to in the preceding Article and the preceding paragraph shall specify the name of the “Reward Program for Demonstration of Renewable Energy Installation in Indigenous Areas,” the reward amount, the full title and seal of the receiving unit and responsible person, the name and account number of the bank account for fund transfer and shall be affixed with the seal of the unit.Attachment 9 Application Form for the Disbursement of the Implementation and Installation Stage Reward Funds under the Reward Program.PDF

The reward recipient shall designate at least one dedicated personnel to cooperate in the management, control, and tracking of matters related to these Regulations.Within five years from the date of obtaining the electricity enterprise license or equipment registration, the reward recipient shall cooperate in handling the following matters:1. Without the consent of the Ministry, neither the reward recipient nor the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) selected by it may transfer, dismantle, or relocate such equipment.2. Applicants for the sale of renewable energy electricity under a feed-in tariff scheme shall, before June 30 and December 31 of each year, provide the semi-annual “Renewable Energy Electricity Feed-in Tariff Notification” and records of major abnormal situations and their resolution to the Ministry for recordation. The Ministry may require supplementation or explanation of the information provided.3. Applicants for self-use, donation, direct supply, or transfer supply of renewable energy electricity shall, before January 31 of each year, compile an annual operation report for the previous year for the renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) (including total monthly generation and records of major abnormal situations and their resolution), and submit it to the Ministry for recordation. The Ministry may require supplementation or explanation of the information provided.4. Applicants who install renewable energy self-use generation equipment and receive rewards for energy storage equipment shall not sell their renewable energy electricity under a feed-in tariff scheme.The Ministry may, during the reward period, dispatch personnel to conduct on-site inspections of the planning and installation of renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) in indigenous areas or require the provision of relevant information. The Ministry may also dispatch personnel to inspect the operation of renewable energy power generation equipment during its operation period. The reward recipient and the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment selected by it shall not circumvent, obstruct, or refuse such inspections.During the reward period, the reward recipient shall submit quarterly reports on the implementation progress and related results for the previous quarter to the Ministry for recordation by the fifth day of January, April, July, and October each year.

If the reward recipient or the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment (or including energy storage equipment) selected by it is found to have any of the following circumstances, the Ministry may revoke or terminate all or part of the rewards and recover all or part of the disbursed reward funds:1. False or fraudulent information in the application documents or disbursement request materials.2. Implementation inconsistent with the content of the application, Demonstration Project, or Implementation Plan.3. Misappropriation of reward funds.4. Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations, and failure to comply within the time limit after being notified by the Ministry.5. Application for demonstration rewards includes items already approved by other government agencies for demonstration and promotion related to these Regulations.6. The reward recipient or the installer of the renewable energy power generation equipment selected by it violates Paragraph 2 or 3 of the preceding Article and fails to make improvements within the specified period.

If the reward fund budget is reduced, deleted, frozen, by the Legislative Yuan, or exhausted for the applicable fiscal year, the Ministry may, depending on the actual situation, reduce or eliminate the reward funds or terminate the rewards, and may refuse to accept reward applications for that year.

The Ministry shall disclose information on the applicants, reward items, reward amounts, approval dates, and other relevant matters for demonstration reward cases on its website, except for those required to be restricted or not provided under Article 18 of The Freedom of Government Information Law.

The funds required for these Regulations shall be borne by the renewable energy development fund.

These Regulations shall come into force from the date of promulgation.