Eswatini Delegation Conducts In-Depth Inspection of Taiwan’s Energy Technologies
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini led a delegation to Taiwan in August this year to inspect the Zhiguang Energy aquavoltaics project in Tainan. The project, with a total installed capacity of 120 megawatts (MW), is one of Taiwan’s largest aquavoltaics demonstration initiatives and is managed by Ju-Heng Technology for engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and subsequent operations and maintenance (O&M). According to operational data, the project has maintained stable performance since its grid connection in 2023, achieving an average power generation rate exceeding 120% in the first half of 2026. This demonstrates Taiwan’s international competitiveness in the integration of renewable energy and aquaculture.
The delegation included Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, and Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security of Eswatini. This visit followed President Lai Ching-te’s trip to Eswatini in May this year, further solidifying bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The delegation first visited the headquarters of Ju-Heng Technology to gain insights into the company’s core technologies, including building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), energy storage systems, and its self-developed H-ELink energy management platform.
114-Hectare Project Achieves Dual Benefits of Energy and Aquaculture
The Zhiguang Energy aquavoltaics project in Tainan spans approximately 114 hectares and is owned by Asia Green Energy. The project operates under a “aquaculture-first, green energy enhancement” model, integrating smart aquaculture systems alongside solar power generation. Through water quality monitoring and remote management technologies, the system helps aquaculture farmers mitigate climate-related risks while improving breeding efficiency. The entire project has obtained group certification for traceability in aquatic product production and marketing, ensuring that aquaculture and energy development proceed simultaneously, thereby achieving dual economic and environmental benefits.
Zhou Xiaoyan, General Manager of Ju-Heng Technology, stated that the success of the Zhiguang Energy project not only validates the feasibility of Taiwan’s aquavoltaics technology but also provides a reference model for international markets. She noted that Ju-Heng Technology has accumulated extensive experience in overseas renewable energy projects in Palau, Japan, Cambodia, and Vietnam in recent years. The company aims to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Eswatini to assist the country in advancing its energy transition and sustainable development.
During their visit to Taiwan, the Eswatini delegation not only inspected the aquavoltaics project but also learned about Ju-Heng Technology’s applications in green building and energy management. The stable operation of the Zhiguang Energy project highlights Taiwan’s leadership in renewable energy technology and establishes a replicable model for global aquavoltaics. Current operational data indicates that both power generation efficiency and aquaculture output have met expected targets, though specific data on the improvement in breeding efficiency from the smart aquaculture system has not been publicly disclosed.
