The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today (March 18) announced a new measure to accelerate the adoption of energy storage systems by industrial users while ensuring installation and operational safety. Under the initiative, the Energy Administration (EA) will provide subsidies for behind-the-meter energy storage systems, with eligible businesses able to receive NT$5 million per MWh. To complement the subsidy program, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) ensures safety and quality of these installed systems through standards, testing, and certification programs, supported by a localized national testing laboratory for energy storage systems.

The EA stated that the  "Directions of Subsidies for the Installation of Battery Energy Storage System at Industrial Sites by Ministry of Economic Affairs"  announced by the MOEA encourages electricity users in industrial parks, science parks, and other industrial facilities to install energy storage systems, with a view to strengthening grid resilience and supporting the development of Taiwan's battery cell industry. 

To further stabilize the power grid and enhance domestic supply chain development, the subsidy program primarily targets energy storage equipment using locally manufactured lithium-based battery cells. The MOEA stated that the measure is intended to help industrial users shift from relying solely on grid electricity to incorporating stored backup energy into their power management strategies.

Alongside the subsidy program, the BSMI has put in place a comprehensive safety regime for energy storage systems in line with international developments. The framework now extends beyond battery-level requirements to cover system-level integration. By 2025, Taiwan had published a total of 24 national standards (CNS) covering batteries, modules and complete energy storage systems, which are harmonized with relevant international standards. BSMI said it will continue tracking international regulatory and technological developments and update the standards as needed to further strengthen safety. 

On the testing side, to address previous constraints in domestic testing capacity, the National Center for Energy Storage System Technology (NEST) will begin providing testing services in 2026. With a testing capacity of up to 360 kWh, the center will be the only laboratory in Taiwan capable of conducting combustion tests for energy storage systems. The localized testing facility is expected to reduce testing costs by more than 50 percent compared with overseas testing, while also cutting sample delivery time and related expenses. Through international cooperation, test reports issued by NEST will also be accepted via international recognition arrangements. 

The MOEA emphasized that it will continue to integrate financial incentives with standards, testing and certification mechanisms to promote industrial upgrading and ensure that Taiwan's energy transition proceeds in a safe and reliable manner.

Contact Person (Subsidy Policy): Yu-Chuan Hsia, Director, Energy Administration

Tel. (O): +886-2775-7753

Email: yhhsia@moeaea.gov.tw

Contact Person (Energy Storage Equipment Certification): Ching-Hong Cheng, Deputy Director, Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)

Tel. (O): +886-2343-1700 ext.1211

Email: ch.cheng@bsmi.gov.tw