Lite-On Technology expects its power supply shipments for AI servers to rise 20-30% sequentially in the second quarter, said the company's president, Anson Chiu. All of its 3kW and 5kW AI server power supplies are manufactured at its Kaohsiung factory in southern Taiwan.
Taiwan-based HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is expanding its business scope from energy storage and solar energy to EV charging. Jason Chou, HDRE's general manager, said the company will establish joint ventures in Taiwan with local partner Shihlin Electric &Engineering. The pair plans to bring their charging venture to Japan.
Amidst the tumult of the lithium battery industry, Chinese EV battery giant CATL has once again made waves with the launch of its groundbreaking energy storage system, "Tianheng." As the energy storage market navigates through storms of pricing pressures and aggressive bidding, CATL's move promises to shake up the status quo.
In a landmark bilateral summit, the United States and Japan have solidified a groundbreaking partnership to spearhead the global transition towards clean energy. As reported by Nikkei, Reuters, and Bloomberg Magazine, the high-level meeting, held on April 10, 2024, in Washington, marks a pivotal moment in international efforts to combat climate change and ensure energy security.
A solid-state battery research project supported by the South Korean government has discovered methods to enhance the stability of solid-state batteries. The discoveries will reportedly promote the development of safer battery systems and the team's results have been published in the online edition of the academic journal ACS Energy Letters.
With global climate change on the rise and geopolitical risks looming, resource and energy supplies are increasingly constrained. For Taiwan, which imports 98% of its energy, strategic planning and leveraging technological capabilities are essential to swiftly adapt to challenges and ensure stable societal operations, thus averting crises stemming from resource and energy shortages.
In a pivotal move, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has convened to discuss the impending surge in electricity prices, slated to take effect in April. The decision, marking an approximate 11% hike in electricity rates, is poised to shake up the island nation's energy landscape, particularly impacting heavy electricity consumers.
The Acer Group is set to have a strong presence at the 2024 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE), with 9 subsidiaries participating, showcasing various solutions under smart technology and urban sustainability.
Smart City Summit & Expo 2024 has convened Taiwan's financial institutions alongside esteemed carbon exchanges from key global markets such as Japan, the UK, and Singapore. This unprecedented gathering not only marks Taiwan's inaugural union of financial entities but also signals its intent to align with the international carbon trading market.
Taiwanese industries are navigating two major currents: the wave of digitization and the shift towards net zero emissions. These trends, while presenting challenges, also offer lucrative opportunities. According to Taiwan Siemens, the proactive adoption of digitalization and net zero transformation by the government and corporate sectors has buoyed operational performance throughout 2023, effectively weathering macroeconomic headwinds. Notably, strides in industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation underscore this momentum.
US President Joe Biden has unveiled his 2025 fiscal budget to address pressing environmental challenges, emphasizing substantial investments in climate-related programs and clean energy initiatives.
In the urgent quest for decarbonization across global supply chains, Taiwanese enterprises find themselves at a pivotal juncture where procuring green energy is not just a choice but a necessity. As more businesses in Taiwan embrace the RE100 initiative, experts emphasize the imperative for supply chains to integrate green energy commitments into their operations. However, amid this transition, Taiwan's green energy market grapples with the twin challenges of high costs and insufficient supply.