Win Win Precision Technology is positioning itself as a key enabler for semiconductor manufacturers while accelerating support for clients' global localization strategies. The Taiwan-based company expects its solar module business to reach breakeven by the second quarter after shaking off pressure from Chinese low-price competition that peaked in mid-2024.

China has rapidly emerged as a global powerhouse in hydrogen energy, demonstrating strong capabilities across the entire supply chain—from production and storage to transport and fuel cell vehicle manufacturing. However, industry observers warn that the sector could soon face the same overcapacity and cutthroat price competition that once plagued the solar and wind industries.

US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies have prompted countries worldwide to vie for priority negotiation opportunities. Among them, the UK was the first to secure a trade agreement with the US, covering sectors such as automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Julian Hetherington, director of Automotive Transformation at Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, recently visited Taiwan's industry sector and shared insights exclusively with DIGITIMES, revealing the secrets behind the UK-US consensus.

Taiwan has officially marked the end of nuclear power with the decommissioning of the No. 2 reactor at Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in May 2025. Renewables have now become the core element in Taiwan's energy policy and the focus of industrial investments, as the island seeks to fill its energy gap and move toward carbon neutrality.

Taiwan officially ended its commercial nuclear power generation on May 17, 2025, with the decommissioning of Unit 2 at the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in the Pingtung county. The move marks a pivotal moment in the government's drive for a "non-nuclear homeland," shifting the island's energy landscape. With nuclear power now phased out, fossil fuels are set to take center stage in Taiwan's energy future.

Google has recently ramped up its procurement in Taiwan's renewable energy sector, securing solar, offshore wind, and geothermal power in rapid succession. The moves mark a significant vote of confidence in the island's green energy market and reflect the tech giant's ambition to power its global operations entirely with carbon-free energy by 2030.

Sino-American Silicon Products Group has formed a joint venture with India's Premier Energies to produce silicon wafers for solar cells in India, acquiring a 26% stake in the new entity, according to a company statement Monday.

Facing a critical turning point in 2026, Taiwanese manufacturers are under growing pressure to improve carbon transparency. That year, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment will begin collecting carbon fees, while the European Union will fully implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) following the end of its transitional phase. The changes will significantly impact companies that fail to account for their emissions accurately.

With Taiwan officially phasing out nuclear power, attention is turning to next-generation alternatives such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion. Industry leaders tout these technologies as potential solutions for clean energy and energy security. However, scholars warn that both remain far from being commercially viable, especially fusion, which some call an "artificial sun."

These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of May 12 – May 18. From China's push in DUV lithography and Samsung's resurgence in foundry orders to TSMC's aggressive fab expansion and Europe's looming ban on Chinese inverters, the week highlighted shifting power dynamics across the global tech and semiconductor landscape.

Thingnario has unveiled an AI-agent-powered platform that streamlines green energy procurement for electricity retailers in Taiwan's evolving power market. The system integrates large language models with Taiwan Power Company's (Taipower) smart meter infrastructure to automate processes from demand assessment to billing settlement.

The shift to renewable energy wheeling is an irreversible trend in Taiwan, with rapidly growing demand for green energy from the country's high-tech industries, but the state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) will not interfere with electricity pricing, according to Taipower chairman Wen-sheng Tseng.

Although Taiwan's corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for offshore wind energy has offered a steady channel for green energy for industrial use, much attention has turned to rising prices due to inflation and increasing production costs. While prices during Round 3.1 were below NT$6 per kilowatt-hour (US$0.18), Phase 3-2 prices are now projected to rise beyond NT$6.5 per kilowatt-hour. With inflation remaining a persistent issue, developers assert that construction costs will only continue to grow, making price drops unlikely.

The Chinese government has escalated its enforcement measures against the smuggling of rare earth metals, intensifying export controls on strategic materials. This crackdown is putting increased pressure on global supply chains for critical resources. Industries reliant on compound semiconductors, notably those using indium phosphide (InP), are experiencing tighter delivery schedules and longer lead times. These constraints threaten the short-term availability of essential wafer materials, potentially impacting important sectors such as 5G telecommunications and defense applications.

Topsil GlobalWafers A/S, the Danish subsidiary of GlobalWafers, is set to achieve RE100 by launching a self-built solar power plant in 2025, marking a milestone as the first semiconductor crystal growth facility in the world powered entirely by on-site renewable energy.

China has granted rare earth export permits to domestic magnet manufacturers for the first time since introducing sweeping restrictions in April 2025, in a move reflecting a calibrated stance on mineral controls amid easing trade tensions with the US.

Leadsun Greentech, a Taiwan-based company specializing in renewable energy, announced on May 12, 2025, that it has been selected as a green energy supplier for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This agreement comes after the company's notable partnership with Taiwan Mobile in 2024, the first Taiwanese firm to join the RE100 initiative. Following this latest development, Leadsun Greentech's board has approved the signing of a renewable energy purchase agreement with TSMC.

Huawei International and Keppel Ltd.'s Infrastructure Division have entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop renewable energy solutions, particularly in photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters, prompting discussions about restricting high-risk suppliers from connecting to its power systems. The debate mirrors the 2019 US ban on Huawei solar inverters, which cited potential remote control threats to the power grid, particularly during wartime.

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. (TFC) has officially launched its third phase development project, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its D7-B Research and Development Building neighboring its current TFC ONE high-tech and business center. At the ceremony, TFC chairman Suen-zone Lee pointed to the company's unwavering dedication, even maintaining its fertilizer business at a loss to support national development policies, and these ongoing projects aim to attract top-tier talent with a stellar work environment.

Qisda Group's subsidiary Ace Energy participated in the annual technology event Computex 2025, showcasing its latest upgraded PowerGlow cloud energy management platform, making the first public unveiling of the enhanced system.

At the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett stressed the importance of an "intelligent energy policy" for the US. As the US energy market enters a critical transition phase, Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) will be investing approximately US$14.7 billion over the next three years in power transmission and distribution infrastructure, accounting for more than 45% of its total capex. This signals an acceleration in the US toward an era of smart grids that integrate renewable energy and energy storage systems.

China dominates global solar manufacturing with an 85% market share, a position that has prompted strategic shifts in US policy. During former President Joe Biden's administration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offered substantial subsidies, enticing Chinese solar firms to establish US-based factories. In contrast, President Donald Trump has signaled intentions to repeal the IRA and escalate tariff wars, further accelerating Chinese manufacturers' rush to build American facilities.