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Friday 25 October 2024
Tech giants bet on nuclear to power AI: can governments keep up?
The industry's trio of cloud service providers (CSPs) are actively embracing nuclear energy with unprecedented enthusiasm, signaling a major shift in the global energy landscape....
Thursday 24 October 2024
Taiwan re-evaluates nuclear policy amid AI-driven power surge
Taiwan is aligning with a growing global trend, as nations and tech giants increasingly turn to nuclear power to meet the surging electrical demand driven by AI. Premier Cho Jung-Tai...
Monday 21 October 2024
From textiles to EVs: Taiwanese manufacturers pioneering sustainable innovations in new frontiers
Taiwanese textile manufacturers are rapidly transforming and diversifying their operations, with key players such as Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) and Shinkong Synthetic...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee at US$10 amid pushback from industry and activists
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set its carbon fee at NT$300(US$10) per ton of CO2, a rate that has sparked pushback from both environmental advocates and industry leaders.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
India is finally becoming a clean energy superpower
It's better to under-promise and over-deliver. India's clean power industry is finally making good on that dictum.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee amid economic and environmental balancing act
Taiwan is set to implement its carbon fee at NT$300 per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent starting January 1, 2025, with regulated companies to pay for 2025 emissions by May 2026.
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon policy shift: industry braces for CBAM impact
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set the carbon fee at NT$300 (approx. US$9.24) per ton, effective 2025, and signaled that a Taiwan version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
Friday 11 October 2024
Microsoft boosts investment in Taiwan with data center, talent development, and sustainability initiatives
Microsoft has made significant strides in its investment in Taiwan, including the ongoing construction of a local data center and a successful digital talent development program....
Tuesday 8 October 2024
AUO eyes US and EU for solar expansion, power plant investment to remain domestic
The drop of Taiwan's solar field development volume in 2024 has sent ripples into AUO's expected installation volume of 2025 and 2026. However such outlook did not stop the firm's...
Friday 4 October 2024
Europe uses geographical advantage to combat power consumption
The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) demand has led to a corresponding increase in data center requirements. However, finding locations with sufficient power to support these...
Friday 4 October 2024
NextDrive eyes Japanese capital market after Tokyo Stock Exchange nod
Taiwan's energy startup NextDrive has deployed more than 37,000 energy solution sites across Taiwan and Japan, leveraging advanced distributed energy management technology to expand...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Quanta purchases additional fuel cell systems to accommodate AI burn-in tests
Quanta Computer's (Quanta) US subsidiary, QMN, has announced the purchase of three fuel cell microgrid systems for US$79.75 million. The company stated that these additional systems...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Global semiconductor leaders set ambitious net-zero goals, but challenges remain
The semiconductor industry is highly resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, electricity, and raw materials, including various chemicals, during production. Consequently,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
AI demands significant power, prompting server ODMs to use green energy
With AI server power consumption on the rise and ESG trends, server ODMs are utilizing more green power.
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations
Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research