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Taiwan plots US$1 trillion sustainable ICT roadmap
At the ITRI Net Zero Day 2024 forum, industry leaders outlined strategies for Taiwan's semiconductor and ICT sectors to drive global sustainability efforts and transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region have disrupted a crucial maritime trade artery, with far-reaching consequences for global supply chains, carbon emissions, and economic opportunities in Africa.
In line with Taiwan's commitment to a net-zero transition by 2050, hydrogen plays a pivotal role in this vision.
Countries worldwide have been ramping up their investments in marine energy development due to concerns about energy security.
As Taiwan races to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets, a growing focus has shifted to the vast, untapped resources of its surrounding waters.
Tong Hsing Electronics Industries saw automotive products contribute to 66% of its revenue in the first quarter of this year.
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.
In a seismic event that shook Taiwan's eastern seaboard with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the island's electricity resilience was put to the test.
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.
India almost doubled its imports of silicon wafers from China in 2023, highlighting India's expansion in solar cells and modules amid rising dependence on China's materials.
In the global quest for renewable energy solutions, the offshore wind industry has emerged as a pivotal player.
Japan-based Aisin, a Toyota Motor's affiliate, has been testing and producing Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC) at a small scale.