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Innos Taiwan and Apollo Power to supply renewable electricity to semiconductor suppliers
Innos and Apollo Power announced a green power cooperation agreement on May 5 to supply renewable electricity to global high-tech manufacturing, aiming to support the semiconductor industry's low-carbon transition and meet tighter ESG requirements across international supply chains. The deal is expected to deliver more than 10 million kWh of renewable electricity per year and will initially target upstream and downstream semiconductor suppliers, the firms said.
Power Win Taiwan, Taiwan's largest domestic lithium-ion battery processor with more than an 80% market share, said it is building a technical moat around its self-developed safe discharge technology to capture strategic value from retired batteries as global demand for critical metals rises. The company announced its electrolyte conductive discharge system, combined with precision dismantling and downstream refinement, has secured certifications and commercial partnerships with major original equipment manufacturers across smartphones and automotive sectors.
Taiwan Power Company, or Taipower, submitted a restart plan for Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 to the Nuclear Safety Commission in March 2026, while recent reports indicated the utility has been in talks with original equipment supplier Westinghouse over nuclear fuel procurement.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), one of the world's largest dedicated renewable energy fund managers and a major developer of offshore wind projects across Asia Pacific, says the US–Iran war has prompted governments worldwide to place greater emphasis on energy independence and supply chain resilience. Marina Hsu, CIP's Asia Pacific managing director, adds that demand for green energy from Taiwan's high-tech and ICT sectors continues to rise.
As Taiwan's energy transition enters a critical phase, the stability of power supply and the quality of renewable energy infrastructure have become key industry concerns. While numerous solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) providers operate in the market, only a handful offer fully integrated capabilities. Hengs Technology stands out for its comprehensive approach, extending beyond solar EPC to include AI-driven data management, as well as expansion into energy storage EPC and EV charging infrastructure. Chairman Heng-Hao Chou stated that Hengs currently holds more than NT$7.6 billion (US$239.6 million) in orders, which are expected to be gradually recognized as revenue over the next two to three years. The company has set clear targets for 2026, aiming to deploy more than 100MW of solar capacity during the year.

Samsung SDI reported a sharply reduced operating loss for the first quarter of 2026 as its US joint venture with General Motors (GM) is reviewing a delay to its production timeline, according to company disclosures, Korean media reports, and industry sources.

On April 27, CATL and HyperStrong signed a strategic cooperation agreement for sodium-ion batteries, marking what multiple reports described as a major step toward large-scale commercialization of the technology. According to Jiemian and Security Times, the two companies agreed on a three-year, 60GWh supply contract, which CATL said is "the largest sodium-ion battery order globally to date." The deal was signed in Ningde, Fujian province.
Meta announced partnerships with Overview Energy and Noon Energy to develop space-based solar collection and ultra‑long‑duration energy storage, aiming to support its data centers and AI infrastructure. These projects could extend renewable generation and store clean power for days, with implications for grid reliability and how organizations use energy worldwide.
Formosa 2 Wind Power (Formosa 2) held a refinancing ceremony on April 24, announcing the successful completion of a refinancing agreement totaling approximately NT$58.9 billion (approx. US$1.87 billion). Representatives from the company's two major shareholders, Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) and JERA Nex bp, attended the event to witness the milestone.
India's push to localize solar manufacturing while rapidly expanding capacity is creating a structural bottleneck, as stricter domestic sourcing rules risk constraining supply just as renewable deployment accelerates. Industry groups warn that the mismatch between solar cell production and demand could delay projects, even as the government accelerates its clean energy transition.
Amid rising electricity demand driven by geopolitical tensions and AI growth, Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) is advancing its battery recycling and energy storage strategy to build a localized circular supply chain. The company plans to establish Taiwan's first waste battery recycling line in Changhua County, targeting completion by the fourth quarter of 2027 with an initial capacity of 720 tons.
Driven by rapid growth in the AI and semiconductor industries, green electricity demand is expected to reach 40 billion kWh by 2030. As fixed-bottom wind turbine installations gradually approach saturation, future development is expected to shift toward floating wind turbines in deep-water areas. Renewable energy has become a key factor supporting major corporate investments, while also enhancing Taiwan's energy independence and national security.