In response to increasing market growth driven by ongoing global energy issues, Arch Meter held a ceremony on January 15 to inaugurate its new Xiangshan plant. Once fully operational, the production capacity of smart meters will gradually increase from the current 40,000 units per month to 80,000 units per month.

The return of Donald Trump to power introduces substantial uncertainty in the progression of global climate change initiatives. An analysis by DIGITIMES Research delves into his energy policies, examining their impact on the green energy sector within the US and the broader global energy landscape. The publication projects the potential trajectory of the industry through the year 2025.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is leveraging its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) expertise to venture into the energy sector, specifically targeting the development of small all-solid-state batteries.

In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return to office, new sanctions may follow. Lianyou Metals, a major player in the recycling and smelting of rare precious metals such as tungsten and cobalt, has reported a noticeable rise in orders from American customers. Under the ongoing US-China trade tensions, Lianyou expects to benefit from order shifts.

AcBel Polytech (AcBel) anticipates a year of growth in 2025, driven by the gradual emergence of synergies from its acquisition of OmniOn and the steady expansion of its renewable energy business, according to Chairman Jerry Hsu.

GlobalWafers' Danish subsidiary, Topsil, has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy adoption by inaugurating a solar power facility that supplies 100% of its manufacturing site's electricity needs. This development marks a crucial step in GlobalWafers' commitment to the RE100 initiative, which it joined in 2022 to implement green energy across its global operations.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to leverage the country's geographical advantages and recent foreign investments to position Malaysia as a hub for energy and chip manufacturing.

Trusval Technology posted a December 2024 consolidated revenue of NT$314 million (US$9.53 million), marking a 44.5 percent year-over-year increase. Fourth-quarter revenue totaled NT$1.055 billion, reflecting a 7.9 percent decline quarter over quarter but a 75.2 percent year-over-year rise. For 2024, full-year revenue surged 50.5 percent to NT$3.631 billion, the highest in eight years.

On January 8, 2025, Executive Yuan Premier Cho Jung-tai addressed the closing ceremony of the "2025 Executive Yuan Technology Advisory Meeting," announcing that the government has set new national carbon reduction targets for 2030, 2032, and 2035. The initiative focuses on promoting diverse green energy sources, enhanced energy conservation, technological storage solutions, and strengthening grid security resilience to achieve secondary energy transformation.

HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) posted consolidated revenue of NT$9.52 billion (approx. US$57.32 million) in December 2024, showing growth of 48.22% compared to the previous month and 13.22% compared to the same period last year. The company's annual revenue reached NT$10.125 billion in 2024, achieving a 73.41% increase year over year and setting a new record high.

UHT Unitech has entered into a significant partnership with Ablecom Technology, a Taiwanese server parts supplier of Supermicro, to push forward the development of advanced immersion cooling AI server cabinets.