The US government reportedly plans to raise tariffs on China-made clean energy products, especially EVs. Supply chain sources said the move will likely achieve instant success: protecting the US automotive industry from China's price war and fostering America's local supply chain.
How does an aerospace juggernaut redefine its horizons? Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has taken a bold step into energy solutions, capitalizing on the parallels between aircraft propulsion and power generation.
In the realm of "decarbonization"-spawned green business opportunities, the spotlight shines brightly on low-carbon hydrogen, an arena deemed indispensable in the medium to long term. Taiwan has earmarked hydrogen energy as one of the twelve pivotal strategies for its transformative journey towards net-zero emissions.
As emerging applications such as 5G, AIoT, and EV gradually ascend, the blueprint for smart cities becomes increasingly discernible. At this juncture, power supply and new energy sources assume pivotal roles, given that the aforementioned domains are all voracious consumers of energy.
At the heart of net-zero transformation lies a multifaceted approach encompassing energy production, storage, and conservation. Industry titans and policymakers are forging ahead, recognizing the imperative to steer towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Eaton, a renowned smart power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is actively expanding into the South Korean uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market, competing with Japanese companies.
In the global race to decarbonize, hydrogen is gaining traction as a potential game-changer. However, significant hurdles remain before the lightest element can realize its heavy ambitions, industry experts warned.
Lite-On Technology expects its power supply shipments for AI servers to rise 20-30% sequentially in the second quarter, said the company's president, Anson Chiu. All of its 3kW and 5kW AI server power supplies are manufactured at its Kaohsiung factory in southern Taiwan.
Taiwan-based HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is expanding its business scope from energy storage and solar energy to EV charging. Jason Chou, HDRE's general manager, said the company will establish joint ventures in Taiwan with local partner Shihlin Electric &Engineering. The pair plans to bring their charging venture to Japan.
Amidst the tumult of the lithium battery industry, Chinese EV battery giant CATL has once again made waves with the launch of its groundbreaking energy storage system, "Tianheng." As the energy storage market navigates through storms of pricing pressures and aggressive bidding, CATL's move promises to shake up the status quo.
In a landmark bilateral summit, the United States and Japan have solidified a groundbreaking partnership to spearhead the global transition towards clean energy. As reported by Nikkei, Reuters, and Bloomberg Magazine, the high-level meeting, held on April 10, 2024, in Washington, marks a pivotal moment in international efforts to combat climate change and ensure energy security.
A solid-state battery research project supported by the South Korean government has discovered methods to enhance the stability of solid-state batteries. The discoveries will reportedly promote the development of safer battery systems and the team's results have been published in the online edition of the academic journal ACS Energy Letters.
With global climate change on the rise and geopolitical risks looming, resource and energy supplies are increasingly constrained. For Taiwan, which imports 98% of its energy, strategic planning and leveraging technological capabilities are essential to swiftly adapt to challenges and ensure stable societal operations, thus averting crises stemming from resource and energy shortages.
In a pivotal move, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has convened to discuss the impending surge in electricity prices, slated to take effect in April. The decision, marking an approximate 11% hike in electricity rates, is poised to shake up the island nation's energy landscape, particularly impacting heavy electricity consumers.
