To expand the international visibility of Taiwan’s green energy industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Ministry of Labor continues to assist Dr. Josie-Marie Perkuhn, the project lead of the "Taiwan as a Pioneer" initiative from Trier University, Germany, in understanding the development of Taiwan’s green energy sector. Following a discussion earlier this year with the Energy Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan Power Company on innovative renewable energy technologies, international cooperation, and public policy communication, OSHA arranged an on-site visit for Dr. Perkuhn to explore renewable energy operations in mid-October.

     On the morning of October 15^th, 2024, OSHA arranged for Dr. Perkuhn to visit the construction site of the new offshore wind farm maintenance center in the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park, operated by Taiwan Power Company. During the visit, Dr. Perkuhn, Taiwan Power Company, and Ruentex Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. discussed and analyzed hazard countermeasures, providing feedback and suggestions on occupational safety and health measures. In the afternoon, Dr. Perkuhn visited the Taiwan Wind Energy Training Center, where she observed the wind turbine simulator training tower, offshore survival training pool, and heavy-lifting machinery for rigging operations. She also exchanged views on the current state and future development of Taiwan’s wind energy industry, as well as the latest updates from the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and its strategic applications.

     OSHA noted that, in recent years, Taiwan has gained significant attention in Europe due to geopolitical factors and its semiconductor industry. However, research capabilities in Europe on Taiwan-related topics remain limited. As a result, three German universities—Trier, Bochum, and Tuebingen—have launched the "Taiwan as a Pioneer" (TAP) research project, supported by a budget of €2 million (approximately NT$68 million) from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, to enhance the visibility of Taiwan studies in the international academic community. The insights gained from the OSHA-arranged exchanges will be incorporated into Dr. Perkuhn's upcoming Handbook of Taiwan Studies, expected to be published in 2025, marking a groundbreaking contribution to European academia and addressing the research gap on Taiwan.