Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. plans to double its investment in India's renewable energy sector, committing a total of JPY2 trillion (about US$13 billion) through a joint venture with local clean energy developer AMPIN Energy Transition, underscoring its growing focus on India as a key market for energy transition and industrial growth.

On December 11, 2025, Taiwan officially inaugurated its first hydrogen refueling infrastructure with the simultaneous opening of CPC Corporation's Nanzi station in Kaohsiung and Linde LienHwa Group's Shugu demonstration station in Tainan. The milestone signals a new chapter for Taiwan's hydrogen energy supply chain and practical use in transportation.

Despite rising offshore wind installation costs due to the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, with some projects experiencing delays, offshore wind remains a critical option supporting Taiwan's energy independence and corporate green power demand. Developers emphasize strong industrial demand for green electricity but note that market information is insufficient. They call for establishing an independent, credible, and transparent third-party information platform to help buyers assess pricing and timing.

Amid a global push for carbon neutrality and soaring electricity demand, nuclear fusion is moving back into the spotlight—not as a distant scientific aspiration, but as a potential near-term solution. With major reactor projects delayed and energy needs growing, countries are reassessing the traditional Tokamak-based R&D path and seeking faster, more agile alternatives.

Academia Sinica, the highest academic institution in Taiwan, announced on December 10 that it has successfully discovered a deep geothermal heat source nearly 4,000 meters underground in a northeastern region of the country in collaboration with the state-owned CPC oil and gas company.

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.

As the end of 2025 approaches, Tesla has returned to the solar market and relaunched its residential solar leasing business. Active across renewable energy, AI, autonomous driving, and robotics, Tesla is making a major push before the Trump administration removes the 30% residential solar tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the end of the year. It is betting on an upcoming rush of early purchases.

Taiwan's offshore wind sector has crossed a pivotal threshold as Walsin Energy Cable System (WECS), a subsidiary of Walsin Lihwa Group, has officially inaugurated its submarine cable plant in Kaohsiung. The launch completes the last major segment of the nation's offshore wind supply chain—spanning turbines, underwater foundations, and maritime engineering—now fully integrated with domestic submarine cable production.

Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology, a joint venture between Japan's Kanto Chemical and Huntek Systems, has entered the TSMC supply chain. The company has benefited from Kanto Chemical's long-standing cooperation with TSMC and its deep expertise in chemical supply systems, securing orders for TSMC's AP8 fab and its Kumamoto facility in Japan.