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Friday 4 July 2025
Taiwan's URE partners with AbonMax for 80MW solar expansion
United Renewable Energy signed a cooperation agreement with AbonMax Green Energy to develop solar projects across Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, combining manufacturing and development expertise in an initial 80-megawatt collaboration.
Friday 4 July 2025
Chicony Power eyes over NT$6 billion in project backlog by 3Q25 on AI, smart platform growth

Despite a modest end-of-quarter boost in June, Chicony Power's high-end shipments remained subdued amid unresolved US tariff issues and currency headwinds.

Friday 4 July 2025
WiseChip subsidiary UHydrogen enters green energy sector with AEM technology transfer from NCU
National Central University (NCU) and UHydrogen, a subsidiary of PMOLED display manufacturer WiseChip Semiconductor, have completed a technology transfer agreement involving key green hydrogen production technology. NCU has officially authorized UHydrogen to use its latest-generation Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (AEM-WE) technology for hydrogen production.
Thursday 3 July 2025
China rare earth curbs put US in chokehold

Rare earth elements—critical to electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced electronics—are once again at the center of geopolitical tensions. China, which controls more than 90 percent of the world's rare earth refining and processing capacity, continues to wield outsized influence over global supply.

Wednesday 2 July 2025
ATW Tech bets big on hydrogen energy storage as new growth engine beyond networking
Taiwan's increasingly frequent extreme weather events and rising peak electricity demand have made backup power solutions crucial, particularly for high-consumption industries like semiconductors that rely on stable, uninterrupted energy. Seizing the opportunity in this growing market, networking equipment manufacturer ATW Technology is pivoting into the hydrogen energy sector, aiming to build a promising new revenue stream that could eventually outpace its legacy networking business.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Taiwan-made batteries are highly competitive, say supply chain allies eyeing local BTM energy storage market
Three Taiwanese companies that have formed a strategic alliance eyeing the behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage market maintain that locally-made batteries are highly competitive.
Monday 30 June 2025
CATL breaks ground on US$6B Indonesia battery venture
The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with commodity downstreaming goals.
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwanese firms ally to bolster domestic energy storage supply chain
On June 26, 2025, Amita Technologies, Digi-Triumph Technology, and Smart Power System signed an agreement for "behind-the-meter energy storage and domestic battery supply chain" to strengthen Taiwan's energy storage industry and supply chain resilience. The partnership targets enhanced energy autonomy and green energy development amid global energy transitions.
Friday 27 June 2025
Tesla breaks into China's energy storage market while Chinese firms hit US barriers
Tesla has secured its first gigawatt-hour-scale energy storage project in China — a rare breakthrough for a US firm in the country's increasingly closed clean tech market. Valued at CNY4 billion (US$558 million), the deal highlights diverging fortunes as Chinese energy and solar firms face escalating barriers in the US.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Xinhao to offload solar arm to Luxshare in related-party deal amid pivot to core ops

Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectricity Technology said on June 22 that it had signed a Letter of Intent with Luxshare Precision Industry Co. to transfer full ownership of its photovoltaic subsidiary, Xinguang Energy Technology (Anhui) Co. The move is part of Xinhao's broader effort to streamline operations, exit underperforming PV assets, and refocus on core businesses such as glass protection panels and hybrid energy storage systems.

Wednesday 25 June 2025
CPC says energy supplies stable despite Israel-Iran conflict

In response to rising geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Taiwan's state-owned oil and gas company, CPC, sought to reassure the public on Monday that the country's energy supplies remain stable and unaffected. The company emphasized that it has long adopted a strategy of diversified procurement and risk mitigation for both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with strategic reserves meeting legal requirements and fully sufficient to meet domestic demand.

Wednesday 25 June 2025
Ukraine delegation visits Taiwan to strengthen cooperation on drones, energy, and healthcare
Following its appearance at the Smart City Summit in March 2025, a Ukrainian business delegation has returned to Taiwan to deepen cooperation across four key sectors as part of Ukraine's national reconstruction efforts.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Taiwan's green energy shortage: Why the island is struggling to catch the solar wave
While major economies wrestle with an oversupply of renewable energy, Taiwan stands out as a rare case of persistent green power shortage, with slow regulatory approvals hampering solar development and prompting calls for urgent policy reform.
Friday 20 June 2025
Nuclear fusion gains momentum among AI power crunch
Artificial intelligence's surge in computing demands is reshaping global energy consumption patterns, with AI data centers requiring six times more electricity than traditional facilities. This shift is accelerating investments in power infrastructure and renewable energy deployment worldwide, creating new opportunities for Taiwan's heavy electrical equipment manufacturers.
Friday 20 June 2025
Taiwan's Formosa Smart Energy launches next-gen solid-state battery line
Formosa Smart Energy Tech has officially commenced operations of its pilot production line for all-solid-state lithium batteries, marking a significant milestone in the company's development of next-generation battery technologies. The initiative was developed in collaboration with the Battery Research Center of Green Energy at Ming Chi University of Technology and represents a key step in Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its position in the global energy storage sector.
Thursday 19 June 2025
US storage firms snap up rare domestic LFP supply from Envision
AESC Group Ltd., the battery subsidiary of Shanghai-based green tech company Envision Group, has reportedly paused its US expansion plans due to funding constraints, but its existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production for energy storage is fully allocated.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan mulls subsidies for behind-the-meter energy storage systems
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to expand subsidization to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage systems in a bid to encourage the adoption of locally made battery cores.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
BTM energy storage subsidies expected to begin in 2026
Behind-the-meter (BTM) systems have become the next main focus as Taiwan's energy storage policies transition into the next phase, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) now expected to introduce subsidies. Although the industry is generally acceptive of these policies, concerns remain regarding the comprehensiveness and feasibility of these measures, with fears that a lack of clear, long-term planning may lead to a repeat of the chaos when front-of-the-meter (FTM) systems were first promoted.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Powin files for bankruptcy due to supply chain crisis
Powin, once a major player in the global energy storage market and a fierce competitor to Tesla and Fluence, has recently filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code at the District Court for the District of New Jersey
Friday 13 June 2025
Hanwha Qcells enters US solar recycling market with EcoRecycle launch
Hanwha Solutions' solar subsidiary, Hanwha Qcells, has officially launched its solar module recycling brand, EcoRecycle by Qcells, marking its entry into the US recycling market amid growing demand for sustainable end-of-life module processing.
Friday 13 June 2025
Huawei founder: US is a generation ahead—but China will find a way
On the eve of high-level trade talks between the United States and China in London, an unusually candid interview with Zhengfei Ren, founder of Huawei, appeared in the Chinese state-run People's Daily—drawing significant attention at home and abroad. The interview, headlined "The more open a country is, the more it progresses was widely interpreted as both a diplomatic signal and a strategic statement on China's ambitions in semiconductors and technology.
Friday 13 June 2025
From FTM to BTM: Taiwan's energy storage transition confronts ROI and regulatory hurdles
As Taiwan shifts its focus from front-of-the-meter (FTM) to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage applications, 2025 is expected to mark a turning point, particularly for industrial and large high-voltage electricity users. However, unattractive return on investment (ROI) remains the biggest hurdle, slowing momentum for broader adoption.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Amazon-backed rare earths startup to build recycling plant in Canada
Cyclic Materials, a startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp., announced plans to build a rare-earths recycling plant and research center in Canada.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
CAEC hits record May revenue on UPS battery demand for semiconductor factories
Chang Ascending Enterprise Co. (CAEC) reported a record consolidated revenue of NT$61.15 million (US$2.04 million) for May 2025, buoyed by growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery modules used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The company credited the milestone to the start of mass production validation for UPS battery modules and battery management systems (BMS) supporting next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Europe solar power developer eyes Taiwan as regional expansion hub
Taiwan's renewable energy market has experienced rapid development in recent years, drawing substantial investment from international firms. Adam Pegg, Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific at Lightsource bp, Europe's largest solar energy developer, emphasized that Taiwan's strong policy support provides stable expectations for investors and solid growth potential. These advantages make Taiwan a strategic hub for Lightsource bp's expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.