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As Taiwan's industries continue to grow, so does the demand for water, energy, and critical resources. In this episode of The Energy Between, we speak with Laurent Pelletier, CEO of Veolia Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau, about why environmental infrastructure is becoming central to Taiwan's long-term competitiveness. Together, we explore how water resilience, desalination, waste-to-energy, resource regeneration, and digital innovation are helping reshape the way industries think about sustainability—not simply as an environmental responsibility, but as a foundation for future growth and resilience. ⏱️ Episode Highlights Why environmental security is becoming a strategic priority for Taiwan. Can Taiwan build industrial growth without compromising water security? How circular economy is shifting from recycling to resource regeneration. Why AI is transforming the future of environmental infrastructure. What Taiwan can learn from global approaches to water resilience. The policies and partnerships needed to accelerate the transition. 🎙️ Speakers Guests: Laurent Pelletier 鮑智雅, CEO, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau, Veolia Hosts: Raoul Kubitschek 孔榮, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Annie Shih 施語嫻, Energy Transition & Sustainability Officer, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/3b5vgjhttps://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/3jkcexhttps://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/3bvnkhhttps://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://kkbox.fm/0t013Fhttps://pse.is/7xp57k

Released on Earth Day, this episode asks a simple but important question: What can sustainability actually look like in everyday life? In this episode of The Energy Between, we speak with IKEA Taiwan to explore how sustainability is being approached, from product design and materials to evolving business models. As one of the world’s largest home furnishing retailers, IKEA operates at a significant scale. This conversation touches on how that scale shapes its approach to sustainability in Taiwan. We also explore shifts in areas such as circularity, consumer behaviour, and new ways of accessing furniture — and what they might mean going forward. 🌟 JIABA – Joint Impact Accelerator for Better Agrifood A collaboration between Social Enterprise Insights (SEI) and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, supported by IKEA Taiwan. Apply before 14 June 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/social-enterprise-insights-%E7%A4%BE%E4%BC%81%E6%B5%81_thoughtpartnerabrandabrleadmentor-experiencesharing-activity-7442356967051862016-heqI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADbaxfkBNgVWxLZ5zuhd5TMgnPjhnnq7vs4 ⏱️ Episode Highlights How IKEA integrates sustainability into product design through “democratic design” The potential of circular models in Taiwan, including furniture leasing and second-hand markets How Taiwanese consumers are responding to sustainable and pre-owned products The role of business models in enabling (or limiting) sustainability Supporting local impact through social enterprise collaboration 🎙️ Speakers Guests: Hugo Asplund, Group Sustainability and Food Transformation Manager of Indonesia, HK, Macao, TW, DFI IKEA Huan Chou, IKEA for Business (B2B) Manager of North Asia, DFI IKEA Hosts: Raoul Kubitschek 孔榮, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Annie Shih 施語嫻, Energy Transition & Sustainability Officer, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/3b5vgjhttps://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼We’re looking for friends!／ Join our Instagram and Facebook group to connect with the community: https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a message, send an email, or fill out the form below! Email: trena@trena.org.tw Tell us what you think about this episode: https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

In this episode, we speak with Bin Fu, Taiwan Country Manager at Lightsource bp. We discuss how RE100 commitments are reshaping solar demand in Taiwan, why additional capacity and storage are needed, and what makes Taiwan an attractive renewable energy market. The conversation also explores a 115 MW fishery solar project in Budai, Chiayi, where solar panels are installed above fishponds to allow aquaculture and energy production to coexist. Beyond policy and targets, this episode also highlights the importance of long-term community engagement in delivering solar projects successfully. ⏱️ Episode Highlights **· **Corporate-driven solar demand and market fundamentals in Taiwan **· **115 MW fishery solar development in Budai, Chiayi **· **Long-term community engagement with 250 local stakeholders 🎙️ Speakers **Guest: ** Bin Fu 傅檳, Taiwan Country Manager, Lightsource bp **Host: ** Raoul Kubitschek 孔榮, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Annie Shih 施語嫻, Energy Transition & Sustainability Officer, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/3b5vgjhttps://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼We’re looking for friends!／ Join our Instagram and Facebook group to connect with the community: https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a message, send an email, or fill out the form below! Email: trena@trena.org.tw Tell us what you think about this episode: https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

Taiwan’s energy transition is entering a pivotal stage. In this pilot episode, industry leaders from TRENA and the ECCT Low Carbon Initiative unpack what truly shaped Taiwan’s renewable energy landscape in 2025 — from offshore wind timelines and onshore wind’s quiet resurgence, to solar bottlenecks and the policy signals that will define 2026. This episode also marks the launch of The Energy Between, a new TRENA × ECCT Low Carbon Initiative collaboration exploring the people, policies, and partnerships behind Taiwan’s energy transition. ⏱️ Episode Highlights Introducing the ECCT Low Carbon Initiative What shaped Taiwan’s renewable story in 2025 Onshore wind’s momentum Solar: typhoons, bottlenecks, and EIA Offshore wind: expectations for Round 3 What to watch heading into 2026 Introducing new TRENA × ECCT Low Carbon Initiative series The Energy Between 🎙️ Speakers Host: Raoul Kubitschek 孔榮, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Y.D. Chang Yadun 張雅惇, Vice Chairwoman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Co-Host: Annie Shih 施語嫻, Energy Transition & Sustainability Officer, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Guest: Tseng Wei-wei 曾葳葳, Low Carbon Initiative Co-Chair, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan Bart Linssen 黎森, Energy Transition & Sustainability Director, European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan

Host: Raoul Kubitschek, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Co-Host: Y.D. Chang Yadun, vice chairwoman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Guest: Steven Parker, CEO of Jam On Top. A media, training, and communications consultancy. ＃The opening theme song of this episode, “Working on Something New,” is provided by Steven Parker. Support Green Energy Education — Sponsor TRENA Today! Production Team Planning: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Script: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Assistant: Yeh Liu Hung-Wen Additional Editing: Steven Parker Copy Editing: Yang Hui-ti Social Media Promotion: Hsu Yu jui Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/d8RtsGj7 Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼We’re looking for friends!／ Join our Instagram and Facebook group to connect with the community: https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a message, send an email, or fill out the form below! Email: trena@trena.org.tw Tell us what you think about this episode: https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

Host: Raoul Kubitschek, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Co-Host: Y.D. Chang Yadun, vice chairwoman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Guest: Elvin Sng, Group Managing Director & Head of Asia and Middle East, Jumbo Consulting part of Turner & Townsend, Co-Chair UK Renewables Committee, British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Guest: Matt Bowden, Senior Commercial Manager APAC, Cadeler, Co-Chair UK Renewables Committee, British Chamber of Commerce Taipei Support Green Energy Education — Sponsor TRENA Today! Production Team Planning: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Script: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Assistant: Yeh Liu Hung-Wen Editing:nero_mixing_477 Copy Editing: Yeh Liu Hung -Wen / Yang Hui-ti Social Media Promotion: Hsu Yu jui Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/d8RtsGj7 Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼We’re looking for friends!／ Join our Instagram and Facebook group to connect with the community: https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a message, send an email, or fill out the form below! Email: trena@trena.org.tw Tell us what you think about this episode: https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

Host: Raoul Kubitschek, Chairman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Co-Host: Y.D. Chang Yadun, vice chairwoman, Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance Guest: Milan Chen, Taipei Office Director, Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) Support Green Energy Education — Sponsor TRENA Today! In this episode, we invite a guest who previously worked at Iberdrola and is now dedicated to advancing renewable energy, to share his personal career journey, reflect on key renewable energy projects he has participated in during his time at Iberdrola and the foundation, and introduce the foundation’s main focus and goals in the Asia-Pacific region. We also dive into a discussion on the Carbon Trust Stakeholder Report and the current state and challenges of marine spatial planning in Taiwan, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the regional and global development trends and future outlook of renewable energy. Production Team Planning: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Script: Raoul Kubitschek / Y.D. Chang Yadun Assistant: Yeh Liu Hung-Wen Editing:nero_mixing_477 Copy Editing: Yeh Liu Hung -Wen / Yang Hui-ti Social Media Promotion: Yeh Liu Hung-Wen / Yang Hui-ti Sponsors: FwREnergy Co., Ltd. Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/d8RtsGj7 Apple Podcast:https://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On:https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify:https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX:https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼We’re looking for friends!／ Join our Instagram and Facebook group to connect with the community: https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a message, send an email, or fill out the form below! Email: trena@trena.org.tw Tell us what you think about this episode: https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

《島嶼風光》全新系列，每月更新一集 全英文podcast🤩 TRENA Talks EP.02 Community Wind Energy in Taiwan. feat,Bart Linssen Article link：https://trena5.wixsite.com/website-2/post/trena-talks-ep-2-community-wind-energy-in-taiwan-with-bart-linssen-renewable-energy-director 🎄Merry Christmas~☃️ 製作團隊： 企劃：Raoul 孔榮/ＹＤ張雅惇 腳本：Raoul 孔榮/ＹＤ張雅惇 助理：葉昀 剪輯：葉昀／ 文字編輯：葉昀／楊惠娣 社群宣傳：葉昀／楊惠娣 贊助單位：GlobalGiving、風睿能源股份有限公司 Clubhouse：https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/d8RtsGj7 ApplePodcast : https://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On : https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify : https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX：https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼好友募集中／ 加入我們的Instagram 、Facebook 社團，跟大家串連在一起 https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan 若有什麼問題或是提議，歡迎留言、寄件到我們的email或至以下表單留言唷！ e-mail：trena@trena.org.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6

TRENA Talks is a Clubhouse series that explores the current landscape of renewable energy in Taiwan. It is aimed at English speakers in Taiwan and international listeners who want to learn more about Offshore & Onshore Wind, Solar PV, Geothermal, Biomass, Small Hydro Power, Ocean Energy, Wave Energy, and other forms of renewable energy in Taiwan. We discuss Taiwan’s energy policy, initiatives, and technical and social developments with selected guests and room participants. Join us at the Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance (TRENA) Talks for insightful discussions and expert perspectives on Taiwan’s journey towards a sustainable future and net-zero emissions. 《島嶼風光》全新系列，每月更新一集 全英文podcast🤩 TRENA Talks Trena Talks EP.1 Offshore Wind in Asia with Liming Qiao, GWEC Article link：https://trena5.wixsite.com/website-2/post/trena-talks-ep-1-offshore-wind-in-asia-with-liming-qiao-gwec 製作團隊： 企劃：Raoul 孔榮/ＹＤ張雅惇 腳本：Raoul 孔榮/ＹＤ張雅惇 助理：葉昀 剪輯：葉昀／ 文字編輯：葉昀／楊惠娣 社群宣傳：葉昀／楊惠娣 贊助單位：GlobalGiving、風睿能源股份有限公司 Clubhouse：https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/d8RtsGj7 ApplePodcast : https://pse.is/7xp4wn Sound On : https://pse.is/7xp53k Spotify : https://pse.is/7xp56k KKBOX：https://pse.is/7xp57k ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ＼好友募集中／ 加入我們的Instagram 、Facebook 社團，跟大家串連在一起 https://linktr.ee/trena_taiwan 若有什麼問題或是提議，歡迎留言、寄件到我們的email或至以下表單留言唷！ e-mail：trena@trena.org.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://forms.gle/QPngKHKrhum6QVcn6