Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson said yesterday that Taiwan and the US should cooperate on renewable energy development, particularly in wind and solar power, as it would serve the interests of both countries.
Parkinson made the remarks after presiding over the opening ceremony of the first Taiwan International Green Industry Show, saying that he hoped his trip to Taipei would create opportunities for Taiwan and Kansas to work on developing wind power, as both have significant wind resources.
“We are working toward developing wind power as a major source of electricity, so we are hopeful that we can develop some relationships there,” Parkinson said.
Parkinson said that wind power capacity in Kansas had grown significantly over the past decade to 10 percent of the state’s electrical capacity.
The experience could serve as an example for Taiwan, which hopes to have 10 percent of its power generated from renewable energy sources by next year and 20 percent by 2020, he said.
The governor suggested Taiwanese engineers and researchers work on improving the storage of electricity, an area in which the US is being left behind.
“If someone can make a breakthrough in battery storage, that will revolutionize the use of wind power, making it much more prominent across the world,” Parkinson said.
Another area for cooperation is solar power, he said, adding that the use of solar power was very limited in Kansas, while many Taiwanese companies have leading technologies.
Organized by TAITRA and the Expo Union Corp, the Green Industry Show runs through Saturday at the Taipei World Trade Center and features some 150 local and overseas exhibitors.
To raise public awareness of and interest in green products, a Green Tech Pavilion will be dedicated to innovations that can be used in everyday life, including in households.
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