Taiwan-based Xing Mobility showcased its immersion cooling energy storage battery at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan, presenting a safer, more efficient solution for the country's energy transition and storage market.

Acepillar, a subsidiary of Qisda, is doubling down on new growth drivers through acquisitions and strategic investments, focusing on automation, green energy, and semiconductors. The company has snapped up firms such as Standard Technology, BlueWalker, and Transpak Equipment. Its latest move marks Qisda Group's first foray into hydrogen, with Acepillar investing in Blade hydrogen Green Technology, a startup specializing in hydrogen technology.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the AI Act Summit in Paris before heading to Washington for discussions with US President Donald Trump. The trip underscored India's strategic priorities in trade, AI, and energy security, offering insights into the country's evolving industrial and economic policies.

The global offshore wind industry has continued to face changes in the political and economic landscape. In Taiwan's case, while developers have faced numerous supply chain and policy challenges over the past year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has stated that Taiwan's offshore wind capacity added in 2024 ranks first among democratic countries. Taiwan has become a leader in offshore wind development in the Asia-Pacific region. However, international studies still highlight three major concerns regarding industry development and social communication.

CDIL Semiconductors has announced the development and launch of India's first indigenously produced solar bypass diodes. The company states the new product is designed to improve solar panel efficiency and extend panel lifespan. Production of the diodes will take place at CDIL's Mohali facility, and the company has increased its production capacity by 25 million units.

Hotai Finance Corporation (HFC), Taiwan's leading auto finance company under the Hotai Motor Group, is advancing corporate transformation through a sub-group development model. By leveraging its subsidiaries—He Jing, He Jun Energy, and Hotai Finance Development—HFC aims to diversify operations and expand its overseas footprint.

China will end subsidies for new renewable energy projects in June 2025, marking a pivotal shift in global clean energy dynamics just as Donald Trump's return to the White House signals reduced US support for the sector.

In a bold reset of America's artificial intelligence strategy, President Trump has begun dismantling the regulatory framework of the previous administration, while simultaneously launching one of the most ambitious AI initiatives in US history. His first move: was revoking Executive Order 14110 on AI policy, while keeping intact the more recent Executive Orders 14141 (2025 AI Infrastructure EO) and 14144 (2025 Cybersecurity EO).

In 2024, China's solar power manufacturing sector faced its toughest year for profitability due to fierce internal competition and a relentless price war. These challenges are further compounded by a patent war that began earlier and is expected to intensify into 2025.

United Renewable Energy (URE) has unveiled comprehensive plans to accelerate its energy transformation in 2025 through a combination of digital upgrades, strategic partnerships, and expanded engineering procurement construction (EPC) operations. Chairman Chuan Hsien Hung emphasized Taiwan's crucial role in the green economy, citing the United Nations' 2025 milestone for global greenhouse gas emission reviews. The company's recent expansions and acquisitions have strengthened its hardware, software, and management capabilities, setting the stage for a transformative 2025.

In its efforts to address low-carbon energy and decarbonization issues, Taiwan may be able to import renewable green ammonia from desert regions in the future to effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions, according to Cheng-wen Wu, Minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).

Since Donald Trump assumed office, the White House moved to halt federal leasing for large-scale wind farms, signaling a potential slowdown in US offshore wind development over the next four years. Meanwhile, offshore wind projects in China and Europe are progressing, reshaping the global industry landscape.

Topco Scientific Co. (TSC), a leader in Taiwan's semiconductor and optoelectronics supply chain integration, partnered with Taiwan's automotive lighting giant Depo Auto Parts to unveil a solar power station at Depo's Changbin plant.

Perovskite thin films have emerged as a promising technology in solar energy, particularly when combined with traditional silicon-based solar cells. These hybrid perovskite/silicon solar modules significantly enhance photovoltaic efficiency beyond current standards.

Over the past four years, the Biden administration has worked to reduce reliance on China's supply chain through initiatives such as the Quad, which has benefitted countries like India. However, US President Donald Trump's focus on addressing the US trade deficit could impact India's fast-growing electronics supply chain, particularly in the smartphone and solar energy sectors.

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.

On his first day in office, US President Donald Trump initiated a broad rollback of Biden administration policies by signing a series of executive orders. Trump announced plans to revoke nearly 80 executive actions from Biden, targeting areas including climate policy, technology regulation, and foreign trade.

The green energy revolution faces its greatest challenge as former President Donald Trump prepares his return to power, heralding a seismic shift in US energy policy. Like a pendulum swinging back with force, Trump's incoming administration stands poised to demolish the Biden Administration's clean energy initiatives, systematically dismantling renewable energy development while breathing new life into traditional fossil fuels. As storm clouds gather over the renewable sector, industry experts warn that a Trump-led government would withdraw again from the Paris Agreement, dealing a potentially devastating blow to global climate action.

The future of electric vehicle (EV) development in the US faces uncertainty as controversy over EV policy intensifies during the presidential transition between the incoming Trump administration and the outgoing Biden administration.

Amid rising industrial electricity demand in Taiwan, the effective integration of energy creation, storage, and conservation has become crucial for business development. Foxlink Group Chairman Taichang Guo emphasized that creating diversified renewable energy solutions to support Taiwan's industrial stability will be a key mission for the group's future development.

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.