United Microelectronics (UMC) has opened an NT$1.8 billion (approx. US$58 million) circular economy center at its Tainan campus, launching an in-house facility that will convert semiconductor waste into reusable industrial materials as part of the company's long-term sustainability plan.
Yulon Mobility Group (YMG) subsidiaries Carplus and Singan, known for their steady operations in automotive, travel, and vehicle services, are pursuing future strategies centered on ESG and AI.
Benefiting from solid order momentum across its technology and consumer-related business groups, cleanroom electromechanical integrator Acter Group posted consolidated revenue of NT$3.73 billion (US$119.6 million) in November 2025, up 20% year-over-year. Consolidated revenue for the first 11 months of 2025 reached NT$37.43 billion, up 41% year-over-year, with both setting new historical highs for the same period. Facility engineering projects for clients in semiconductors, electronic components, cloud computing, and general consumer sectors have been steadily recognized according to Acter's schedule. Demand for cleanroom upgrades and retrofits in existing factories continues to climb and increase business.
Taiwan's escalating electricity supply challenges have sparked a sharp rise in demand for home energy storage solutions, with orders for Tesla's Powerwall reportedly tripling in 2025. Consumers and businesses alike are turning to residential battery systems as grid instability and outages increasingly disrupt daily life and operations.
Facing intensifying carbon-reduction pressures, traditional steelmaker POSCO Holdings has partnered with South Korean high-temperature water electrolysis firm Enforus to accelerate the domestic development of viable clean hydrogen production. Enforus aims to leverage advanced solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) technologies to meet rising market demands over the coming decade.
Taiwan's carbon fee system will officially launch in 2026, requiring companies with annual emissions exceeding 25,000 tonnes to start paying fees based on 2025 emission data. Regulatory details are nearly finalized, with only the "high carbon leakage risk" business review criteria still pending and expected by year-end.
In a strategic move aligned with global trends, TCC Group Holdings (formerly Taiwan Cement Corporation) Chairman Nelson An-ping Chang is steering the group's sustainable growth by positioning new energy as its "fourth leg." Balancing environmental responsibility with investor returns, TCC aims to establish a business philosophy that is sustainable, measurable, and inheritable.
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has sought to integrate private-sector energy storage and generation facilities into the energy transition process since the launch of its electricity trading platform in 2022, according to company vice president Chin-chung Wu. Speaking at the 2025 Nordic Taiwan Sustainable Energy Forum, held on December 3, 2025, in Taipei, Wu highlighted that the platform aims to support Taiwan's energy transition with speed, quality, and cost effectiveness. According to the latest data, more than 1,650 MW of energy storage capacity is already part of Taipower's ancillary services, with an additional 3 GW of storage projects under construction or in the planning phase.
The rising demand for AI servers is driving rapid growth in data center power consumption. Low-carbon energy technologies such as fuel cells and energy storage batteries are seen as key advantages for Taiwan's supply chain.
Facing the modern trade environment and supply chain restructuring in the Donald Trump 2.0 era, industry players have many approaches to respond. At the DIGITIMES Tech Forum on December 3, 2025, DIGITIMES deputy director Tom Lo and analyst Chou Yen shared that, whether from a policy or supply chain perspective, the market in 2025 has already shown clear nonlinear changes.
WiseChip Semiconductor general manager Wen-Qin Ye stated that overall operations have suffered from macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts, falling short of expectations. However, the company has stabilized operations through inventory management and strengthened organizational efficiency, while actively developing new products. By diversifying its business, the company aims to pursue profitability and hopes that new applications in 2026 will contribute to revenue.
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