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.

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.

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.

Foxconn is broadening its third-party environmental, social, and governance audit program to nine facilities across China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Mexico in 2024, as the iPhone assembler strengthens its sustainability efforts globally.

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.

The Trump administration is disrupting US energy policies with executive orders that roll back clean energy initiatives and emphasize fossil fuels. In February, Trump established the National Energy Dominance Council to guide energy policy, highlighting traditional resources while notably excluding wind and solar power.

Ally Logistics shared its vision for smart transportation development at the Yushan Forum 2025, highlighting that Taiwan's logistics industry faces a pivotal transformation amid ESG requirements and global supply chain restructuring.

Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) CEO and President, Hui-Chuan Kuo, announced that the company secured a new order worth NT$3.5 billion (approx. US$110 million) in March 2025, bringing its current orders to NT$39.3 billion. The company's production capacity is set to increase by 20% by 2025, with priority given to GIS products for Japan. Additionally, CHEM plans to establish manufacturing facilities in the US alongside major semiconductor foundries.

At a recent energy sustainability forum hosted by the K. T. Li Foundation in Taipei, key voices from Taiwan's public and private sectors offered a frank look at the island's energy challenges and ambitions.

Delta Electronics is leveraging its expertise in power and automation to deliver integrated smart city solutions focused on sustainability and efficiency for global urban development.

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to introduce new subsidies in 2025 to accelerate smart pole deployment across municipalities, with each local government targeting 1,000 units and a budget of NT$250 million (US$7.9 million).

The 12th Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) is set to open on March 18 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. According to the Taiwan Smart City Solutions Alliance (TSSA) chairman Alex Chien, 2025 SCSE will focus on AI applications, smart governance, deep energy savings, virtual power plants (VPP), net-zero sustainability, and global co-creation, with participants including Tatung, Secom, Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Acer, Syscom, Mitac, Teco, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), Foxconn, Asus, and Quanta.

Taiwan's industrial sector is increasingly recognizing the advantages of reclaimed water, yet overall adoption remains limited due to several key challenges that must be addressed to accelerate its penetration, according to Nien-ying Hu, president of Rih Ding Water Enterprise, a water management subsidiary of Radium Life Tech Group.

ASE Technology Holding, a global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing, is partnering with Ainos to integrate AI-powered scent digitization into semiconductor manufacturing. Using Ainos' proprietary AI Nose technology, the collaboration will convert airborne chemical data—Smell IDs—into actionable insights to improve process efficiency, environmental monitoring, and ESG compliance.

With the global push for net-zero carbon emissions, the green energy industry is rapidly expanding, creating a surge in demand for skilled professionals. In response, Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) and Formosa Smart Energy, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Group, have launched major recruitment initiatives to attract "green collar" talent and capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

Since 2019, China's new energy vehicle market has rapidly expanded to comprise half of new car sales by 2024, though this has complicated the used car market. Meanwhile, Europe's transition to electric vehicles is facing challenges. As EV numbers grow, manufacturers strive to meet 2025 carbon reduction targets, creating a second-hand EV market similar to China's, where depreciation rates exceed expectations, making new EVs often cheaper than used ones.

Dala Energy, a unit of Softstar, plans a major upgrade to its mobile charging robot, E-Hero 3, in 2025, integrating Battery-to-Grid (B2G) technology. The next-generation model will go beyond charging EVs, playing a pivotal role in smart energy management for businesses and cities.

Jabil Inc. has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Progress Report, showcasing its significant advancements in meeting its five-year sustainability objectives. The report underscores Jabil's achievements in cutting operational greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste sent to landfills, and contributing to the well-being of the communities where its employees reside and work.

Apacer Technology Inc. provides metal manufacturers with customized high-precision defect detection equipment and automated integration services. The company continues to expand its service scope, now covering proactive smart disaster prevention, ESG energy monitoring, and industrial IoT (IIoT) visualization management to drive intelligent factory upgrades.

Zhen Ding Technology Group (ZDT) is accelerating its global expansion and recently broke ground on its new Taiwan headquarters in Taoyuan. Set for completion by late 2028, the facility is positioned to become a key hub for Taiwan's PCB industry.

Taiwan Perovskite Solar Corp. and partners, including AIZ, Promate, Hai Lu Jya He, and Taiwan Perovskite Research and Industry Association (TPRIA) showcased Taiwan's latest advances in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and agrivoltaics at the 2025 World Smart Energy Week in Japan.

Qisda Group Chairman Peter Chen aims to generate more than half of the company's profits from high-value-added businesses by 2027, leveraging four key strategies and a network of partners to reinforce sustainable growth. Currently, 43% of Qisda's procurement comes from recycled materials, cutting carbon emissions and resource consumption.

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of the Coretronic Group, is actively participating in government procurement efforts and has secured substantial contracts for military drones from the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan.

The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a pioneering global carbon tariff, will begin charging extra costs on carbon-intensive industries—including steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen—starting in 2026.