Exclusive: Musk's solar push sets off a high-stakes test for Taiwan's industry

Nuying Huang, Taipei; Elaine Chen, DIGITIMES Asia Wednesday 11 February 2026 0

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Tesla is expanding simultaneously into self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence robots, and energy infrastructure. Elon Musk has outlined plans to build US solar manufacturing capacity capable of producing 100 gigawatts annually within three years...

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