Geothermal energy has become one of the few areas of consensus in America's polarized energy policy debate, garnering support from both the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration for different but complementary reasons.

To prevent Chinese solar products from circumventing origin rules, the US Department of Commerce recently announced tariffs on solar products from Southeast Asian countries, with rates reaching as high as 3,521%. Regarding the impact of these tariffs, HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) chairman Edward Hsieh stated that since the company does not export any goods to the US, the direct effect is minimal. However, overall market fluctuations may still cause some indirect impacts.

The US has imposed sweeping new tariffs on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns among Malaysian manufacturers over the impact on their operations and clean energy ambitions.

Delta Electronics expects to boost its India operations as global tariff regimes continue to shift supply chains, a senior executive told Digitimes Asia in an interview, adding that the company is preparing to bring more global customers to its local manufacturing facilities.

The list of donors for US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony has been released, with South Korean conglomerates Samsung, Hyundai Motor, and Hanwha making large donations through US subsidiaries. Observers interpret the donations as an attempt by South Korean companies to proactively seek favorable outcomes related to US tariff policy.

Giga Solar Materials (GSMC), a Taiwanese solar energy module conductive paste manufacturer, announced on April 22 that it has invested in the acquisition of module production equipment in the US. The company plans to officially begin production in California in June, establishing GSMC's first solar module manufacturing base in the US. This also makes it the first Taiwanese solar energy module company to begin production in the US.

According to Reuters and Yonhap, South Korea's LG Energy Solution announced on April 21, 2025, that it has formally withdrawn from a major US$8.45 billion electric vehicle battery development project in Indonesia, citing shifts in market conditions and the investment climate.

Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda, an Apple product supplier, is set to increase its investment in Bac Giang, Vietnam. According to The Investor, environmental assessment data from the local Bac Giang government reveals that Sunwoda will inject an additional US$22.5 million into the project, bringing the total capital investment to US$30.2 million.

The US set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win for domestic manufacturers while intensifying headwinds already threatening the country's renewable power development.

Taiwan's offshore wind sector may benefit from lower costs as US policy changes ease global supply chain pressures, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

Acer founder Stan Shih, senior economic advisor to Palau, announced on April 15 that Taiwan and Palau will launch collaborative initiatives in zero-carbon shipping and renewable energy sectors under the Partnership Initiative, aiming to create economic opportunities that could attract US-based Palauans back to their homeland.

US President Donald Trump has intensified tariff measures in a bid to clamp down on tariff circumvention through Southeast Asia and other third-party locations. His latest actions, aimed at closing long-standing loopholes, have disrupted global solar supply chains and intensified scrutiny on countries serving as intermediaries for Chinese-made products. The new strategy follows years of limited success from previous trade wars and marks a more aggressive posture on trade enforcement.

The global hydrogen energy industry has been increasingly investing in liquid ammonia as a key carrier for facilitating international transport. Industry experts point out that energy developments based on ammonia and hydrogen go hand in hand, and countries should prioritize the development of diverse hydrogen carrier supply chains in the short term, given that liquid hydrogen supply and transport technology are not yet fully mature.

Taiwan-based construction company San-Ti Group has achieved significant results for its diversification into the local energy market, with its subsidiaries, North-Star International and Santi Renewable Energy, benefiting from the rising popularity of vehicle electrification. As Taiwan increases investments in the AI and semiconductor sectors, the San-Ti Group is optimistic about industrial electricity demand.

In contrast to tariffs specifically aimed at sectors such as the automotive and semiconductor industries, US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariff" approach has instigated a broad and sweeping impact across global markets. Taiwanese manufacturers, who traditionally maintained limited engagement with the US market, have unexpectedly been caught in the crossfire. This policy has significantly affected Taiwan, jeopardizing its established solar industry, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities.

E-Formula Technologies is actively growing its presence overseas with governmental and private sector partnerships in the Philippines and Japan, providing integrated smart energy services as part of the global trend toward net-zero emissions. According to company chairman Peter Chang, the only path to a truly economically valuable energy solution is by integrating energy saving, generation, and storage services.

Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeted more than 1,700 points, or over 5%, on April 9 as the latest set of US tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect. Rising trade tensions between the US and China have created uncertainty for businesses operating within China, including Apple. The tech giant's iPhone production is significantly dependent on Chinese manufacturing, which could be impacted by the ongoing economic dispute.

While the aggressive US tariff policy is heaping heavy pressure on Taiwan's industrial operations and strategic planning, Edwin Liu, president of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), emphasized that Taiwan must turn this crisis into an opportunity for transformation. He urged Taiwanese industries to avoid destructive price wars in saturated markets and instead target niche or "blue ocean" opportunities, leveraging the island's technological strengths to stay ahead.

Once hailed as a cornerstone for achieving net-zero goals, hydrogen development is losing steam globally amid soaring construction costs and geopolitical headwinds. Many countries are now pivoting to more immediate, cost-effective technologies.

In a strategic move amidst rising global trade tensions, the US has inaugurated its first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pilot production line. This groundbreaking facility, a collaborative effort between Taiwan's Aleees and Israel's ICL Group, marks a significant step towards establishing domestic leadership in lithium battery materials.

Taiwan Cement's (TCC) European subsidiary, Atlante, which focuses on energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging services, has announced the establishment of Spark Alliance in collaboration with three leading charging service providers: France's Electra, the Netherlands' Fastned, and Germany's Ionity. This new alliance is currently the largest and most comprehensive EV charging station coalition in Europe.

China has imposed new export restrictions on seven medium and heavy rare earth elements—samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium—through a joint directive from the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs. Although intended to curb US access, the move could have far-reaching consequences, with potential disruptions across the robotics sector and its broader supply chain.

Global trade tensions are escalating as US President Donald Trump implements widespread tariffs in his second term, while the European Union's ambitious carbon border tax faces a potential one-year delay, further complicating the outlook for international carbon markets.

Texas is pioneering advanced energy storage technologies as part of a broader push to enhance grid stability and expand renewable capacity, addressing growing power demands — including from data centers projected to consume 9% of the US electricity by 2030.