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Monday 30 June 2025
CATL breaks ground on US$6B Indonesia battery venture
The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with commodity downstreaming goals.
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwanese firms ally to bolster domestic energy storage supply chain
On June 26, 2025, Amita Technologies, Digi-Triumph Technology, and Smart Power System signed an agreement for "behind-the-meter energy storage and domestic battery supply chain" to strengthen Taiwan's energy storage industry and supply chain resilience. The partnership targets enhanced energy autonomy and green energy development amid global energy transitions.
Friday 27 June 2025
Tesla breaks into China's energy storage market while Chinese firms hit US barriers
Tesla has secured its first gigawatt-hour-scale energy storage project in China — a rare breakthrough for a US firm in the country's increasingly closed clean tech market. Valued at CNY4 billion (US$558 million), the deal highlights diverging fortunes as Chinese energy and solar firms face escalating barriers in the US.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Xinhao to offload solar arm to Luxshare in related-party deal amid pivot to core ops

Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectricity Technology said on June 22 that it had signed a Letter of Intent with Luxshare Precision Industry Co. to transfer full ownership of its photovoltaic subsidiary, Xinguang Energy Technology (Anhui) Co. The move is part of Xinhao's broader effort to streamline operations, exit underperforming PV assets, and refocus on core businesses such as glass protection panels and hybrid energy storage systems.

Wednesday 25 June 2025
CPC says energy supplies stable despite Israel-Iran conflict

In response to rising geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Taiwan's state-owned oil and gas company, CPC, sought to reassure the public on Monday that the country's energy supplies remain stable and unaffected. The company emphasized that it has long adopted a strategy of diversified procurement and risk mitigation for both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with strategic reserves meeting legal requirements and fully sufficient to meet domestic demand.

Wednesday 25 June 2025
Ukraine delegation visits Taiwan to strengthen cooperation on drones, energy, and healthcare
Following its appearance at the Smart City Summit in March 2025, a Ukrainian business delegation has returned to Taiwan to deepen cooperation across four key sectors as part of Ukraine's national reconstruction efforts.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Taiwan's green energy shortage: Why the island is struggling to catch the solar wave
While major economies wrestle with an oversupply of renewable energy, Taiwan stands out as a rare case of persistent green power shortage, with slow regulatory approvals hampering solar development and prompting calls for urgent policy reform.
Friday 20 June 2025
Nuclear fusion gains momentum among AI power crunch
Artificial intelligence's surge in computing demands is reshaping global energy consumption patterns, with AI data centers requiring six times more electricity than traditional facilities. This shift is accelerating investments in power infrastructure and renewable energy deployment worldwide, creating new opportunities for Taiwan's heavy electrical equipment manufacturers.
Friday 20 June 2025
Taiwan's Formosa Smart Energy launches next-gen solid-state battery line
Formosa Smart Energy Tech has officially commenced operations of its pilot production line for all-solid-state lithium batteries, marking a significant milestone in the company's development of next-generation battery technologies. The initiative was developed in collaboration with the Battery Research Center of Green Energy at Ming Chi University of Technology and represents a key step in Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its position in the global energy storage sector.
Thursday 19 June 2025
US storage firms snap up rare domestic LFP supply from Envision
AESC Group Ltd., the battery subsidiary of Shanghai-based green tech company Envision Group, has reportedly paused its US expansion plans due to funding constraints, but its existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production for energy storage is fully allocated.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan mulls subsidies for behind-the-meter energy storage systems
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to expand subsidization to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage systems in a bid to encourage the adoption of locally made battery cores.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
BTM energy storage subsidies expected to begin in 2026
Behind-the-meter (BTM) systems have become the next main focus as Taiwan's energy storage policies transition into the next phase, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) now expected to introduce subsidies. Although the industry is generally acceptive of these policies, concerns remain regarding the comprehensiveness and feasibility of these measures, with fears that a lack of clear, long-term planning may lead to a repeat of the chaos when front-of-the-meter (FTM) systems were first promoted.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Powin files for bankruptcy due to supply chain crisis
Powin, once a major player in the global energy storage market and a fierce competitor to Tesla and Fluence, has recently filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code at the District Court for the District of New Jersey
Friday 13 June 2025
Hanwha Qcells enters US solar recycling market with EcoRecycle launch
Hanwha Solutions' solar subsidiary, Hanwha Qcells, has officially launched its solar module recycling brand, EcoRecycle by Qcells, marking its entry into the US recycling market amid growing demand for sustainable end-of-life module processing.
Friday 13 June 2025
Huawei founder: US is a generation ahead—but China will find a way
On the eve of high-level trade talks between the United States and China in London, an unusually candid interview with Zhengfei Ren, founder of Huawei, appeared in the Chinese state-run People's Daily—drawing significant attention at home and abroad. The interview, headlined "The more open a country is, the more it progresses was widely interpreted as both a diplomatic signal and a strategic statement on China's ambitions in semiconductors and technology.
Friday 13 June 2025
From FTM to BTM: Taiwan's energy storage transition confronts ROI and regulatory hurdles
As Taiwan shifts its focus from front-of-the-meter (FTM) to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage applications, 2025 is expected to mark a turning point, particularly for industrial and large high-voltage electricity users. However, unattractive return on investment (ROI) remains the biggest hurdle, slowing momentum for broader adoption.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Amazon-backed rare earths startup to build recycling plant in Canada
Cyclic Materials, a startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp., announced plans to build a rare-earths recycling plant and research center in Canada.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
CAEC hits record May revenue on UPS battery demand for semiconductor factories
Chang Ascending Enterprise Co. (CAEC) reported a record consolidated revenue of NT$61.15 million (US$2.04 million) for May 2025, buoyed by growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery modules used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The company credited the milestone to the start of mass production validation for UPS battery modules and battery management systems (BMS) supporting next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Europe solar power developer eyes Taiwan as regional expansion hub
Taiwan's renewable energy market has experienced rapid development in recent years, drawing substantial investment from international firms. Adam Pegg, Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific at Lightsource bp, Europe's largest solar energy developer, emphasized that Taiwan's strong policy support provides stable expectations for investors and solid growth potential. These advantages make Taiwan a strategic hub for Lightsource bp's expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
AmCham Taiwan elevates energy crisis to top priority as power shortages threaten tech hub status
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan has elevated energy supply to its top policy priority, warning that power shortages could undermine the island's position as a global technology hub amid surging demand from AI and semiconductor industries.
Monday 9 June 2025
2025 is the breakout year for liquid cooling despite rare earth supply challenges, says AVC President
The year 2025 is poised to be a landmark year for liquid cooling technology in electronics, with rapid growth expected through 2026 and 2027, according to Ching-Hang Shen, President of Asia Vital Components (AVC). AVC is anticipating several years of strong growth, Shen said, highlighting a turning point in the industry's adoption of liquid cooling solutions.
Friday 6 June 2025
RiTdisplay rewires its future, pivots from PMOLED displays to energy and assets
RiTdisplay Group, previously focused on PMOLED displays, is undergoing a sweeping transformation aimed at securing long-term sustainability. The company is now building momentum across three core areas: energy solutions, specialty display systems, and asset management.
Thursday 5 June 2025
URE announces layoffs amid solar power production line upgrades
Taiwan-based solar firm United Renewable Energy (URE) is expected to lay off more than 100 employees by the end of 2025 in response to global green energy market and technological transformation trends. Simultaneously, the company will continue to strengthen its two core businesses: tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells and energy storage.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Innovation and sustainability dual axes: Teco initiates diversified strategic growth
Teco held its annual shareholders meeting on June 3, 2025. Chairman Morris Li stated that in the face of global economic and market uncertainties, the company would continue to adhere to a dual-axis strategy of innovation and sustainability. It aimed to deepen its energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives and advance toward becoming a core driver of global electrification, intelligence, and green energy development.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
GUS Technology partners with TYFAST to develop high-efficiency vanadium batteries, eyes North American expansion
Taiwan-based battery manufacturer GUS Technology announced a strategic partnership on June 2, 2025, with California-based startup Tyfast Energy Corp. (TYFAST) to co-develop next-generation high-efficiency vanadium lithium-ion battery technology. The collaboration aims to meet the rising global demand for energy storage and align with accelerating national energy transition policies.
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