Amid the semiconductor supply chain's ongoing push for green transformation, Sustainable Energy Solution, a renewable power sales company under the Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) group, held a signing ceremony on October 2 with global advanced packaging and testing services supplier Amkor Technology for a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA).

Taiwan is set to surpass South Korea in per capita GDP a year ahead of schedule, reaching the US$40,000 target by 2026. This is fueled by record-breaking exports, robust semiconductor and AI industries, and proactive energy and infrastructure initiatives. Despite global uncertainties, the island's economy demonstrates remarkable resilience and strategic foresight.

As demand for renewable energy accelerates, grid stability has become a critical challenge shaping the future of the energy storage system (ESS) market. China-based Sungrow Power Supply has positioned itself as a strong competitor to Tesla by focusing on safety and delivering fully integrated ESS solutions.

Dixon Technologies has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Dixon Electrocorp Pvt. Ltd., to expand into the fast-growing battery and energy storage segment. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing on September 29, 2025, to the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Loan Programs Office (LPO) has restructured a financing deal with Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC), with participation from General Motors (GM), to support the development of a domestic lithium carbonate production facility. The facility, located at Thacker Pass, Nevada, is expected to produce approximately 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate once fully operational.

A fire broke out on September 26, 2025, at South Korea's National Information Resources Service (NIRS), disrupting 647 government services spanning finance, administration, and other sectors. The blaze originated from lithium batteries supplied by LG Energy Solution (LGES) at NIRS's main office in Daejeon, prompting ongoing recovery efforts, according to Chosun Biz and Seoul Economy Daily.

US President Donald Trump stated on September 23 that Ukraine, with support from the EU, could potentially reclaim territory from Russia, marking a departure from his previous stance favoring Ukraine ceding land for peace. Concurrently, Indian media reports suggest India may adjust its policy on Russian oil purchases, potentially expediting peaceful resolutions in Ukraine.

China is ramping up its nuclear fusion drive with the launch of a new state-backed firm. China Fusion Energy Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), was founded in Shanghai in July 2025 and made its public debut on September 24, 2025, at the 25th China International Industry Fair (CIIF), emerging as the nation's newest "national team" player in the fusion race.

As the global demand for AI chips skyrockets, a new challenge is emerging for the semiconductor industry: how to balance explosive growth with environmental responsibility. The production of advanced chips requires massive amounts of energy, driving up both electricity consumption and carbon emissions. TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, is tackling this head-on with a new strategy it calls the "three arrows" to manage its carbon footprint.

AiSails, a subsidiary of Wistron, has announced a strategic partnership with Germany's SkySails Power to deepen collaboration on kite-based airborne wind energy technology and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across multiple applications.

Japan and European countries are strengthening their collaboration to mitigate geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from tensions between the US and China. On September 15, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced expanded cooperation with the European Union (EU), particularly focusing on the battery supply chain, as reported by Yomiuri Shimbun and Nikkei Asia. This move is part of broader partnerships aimed at advancing technology industries, green energy, and satellite sectors.