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Aug 21

China's new solid-state battery standards could reshape the industry

China has introduced the world's first national standards for automotive solid-state batteries, setting off market speculation that most of the country's more than 320 players may ultimately fail to meet the new bar. The rules tighten definitions, safety testing, and mass-production expectations, shifting competition from concept claims to engineering proof and industrial readiness.

Iris Optronics upgrades solar-powered ChLCD e-paper series, expands outdoor and indoor displays

Aug 21

Tatung to complete self-built AI data center PoC by September, secures edge AI order

Aug 19

South Korea looks beyond chips and AI with bets on SMRs, fusion and quantum

Aug 19

Hyundai Motor Group closes in on Volkswagen as China dependence bites

Aug 19

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GREEN ENERGYColumn: Lessons in supply chain resilience from China Huadian's power-compute coordination model

Aug 22, 09:07

As AI develops rapidly, data centers are driving equally rapid growth in electricity demand. The stability of future energy supplies will directly determine whether AI computing capacity can continue to expand.

ENERGY STORAGELG Energy Solution starts production at US$2B Michigan plant, pivoting to energy storage boom

Aug 20

LG Energy Solution has officially kicked off production of energy storage batteries at its nearly US$2 billion battery facility in Lansing, Michigan. The long-planned plant, originally announced in 2022 as a joint venture with General Motors, was eventually acquired entirely by LG Energy Solution in 2025 after GM scaled back its EV strategy.

GREEN ENERGYTaipower sees fuel costs jump over NT$120B as natural gas prices surge

Aug 20

Ongoing Middle East conflicts and surging natural gas prices are piling pressure on Taiwan's power supply costs, with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) estimating its full-year fuel expenses will swell by over NT$120 billion (approx. US$3.8 billion). The utility noted that volatile international oil and gas prices are exacerbating cost pressures for an economy heavily dependent on imported energy.

GREEN ENERGYMitsubishi taps Foxconn EV platform for ASX VR-e launch

Aug 18

Mitsubishi Motors will launch its new all-electric SUV, the ASX VR-e, in Australia and New Zealand in the fourth quarter of 2026, with the model supplied through contract manufacturing by Foxconn-backed Foxtron Vehicle Technologies. The move marks the first time a Taiwan-made EV will enter the sales channel of a global legacy automaker under a white-label arrangement.

ENERGY STORAGENvidia swaps credit support for exclusive chip sales in OpenAI's Ohio data center campus

Aug 18

Nvidia has reached a deal with OpenAI to provide up to US$105 billion in credit guarantees for the AI startup's upcoming 8GW data center campus in Ohio. The support will help OpenAI to secure a lease from SB Energy, while Nvidia will be the facility's exclusive chip supplier.

ENERGY STORAGENvidia's Taipei hub pushes power demand to 240MW, triggering scramble to keep lights on

Aug 18

Nvidia's new Taiwan headquarters will be located in the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026. As the AI and high-tech ecosystem takes shape around the project, power supply has emerged as a key concern—and one closely watched by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

GREEN ENERGYOCI thins solar wafers to boost Vietnam output 39%

Aug 17

OCI Holdings is turning to thinner solar wafers to raise output from its Vietnam operations by nearly 40% without adding production lines, as demand from US customers outpaces existing capacity.

GREEN ENERGYTaiwan's Century Group eyes SMR supply chain as AI power demand accelerates

Aug 17

AI-driven electricity demand is prompting Century Group to broaden its energy ambitions beyond offshore wind. The group plans to enter the small modular reactor (SMR) supply chain through reactor peripheral equipment and aims to obtain TÜV Rheinland technical and safety certification within three years, positioning itself for what it sees as a major wave of low-carbon power investment tied to AI data centers.

GREEN ENERGYHDRE reports first-half growth as Japan and Australia projects expand

Aug 16

HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) reported first-half 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$3.078 billion (approx. US$95.7 million), along with gross profit of NT$758 million, a gross margin of 24.63%, and operating profit of NT$112 million. The Taiwanese energy group said some second-quarter transactions were delayed, pushing recognition of several 2MW battery storage projects in Japan into the third quarter.

ESGTaiwan Gold Card approvals for finance professionals top 1,000

Aug 15

Taiwan has approved more than 1,000 Employment Gold Cards for finance professionals as the government broadens its push to attract overseas talent and develop Taiwan into an Asian asset-management center.

GREEN ENERGYJ&V Energy lifts 1H revenue on storage and green power trading

Aug 15

J&V Energy Technology said its first-half 2026 results were lifted by growing energy storage projects and green power trading, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$3.498 billion (US$108.74 million). The Taiwan-based renewable energy group said gross profit rose 67% year over year to NT$570 million, while operating profit increased 195% to NT$109 million.

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