In the realm of "decarbonization"-spawned green business opportunities, the spotlight shines brightly on low-carbon hydrogen, an arena deemed indispensable in the medium to long term. Taiwan has earmarked hydrogen energy as one of the twelve pivotal strategies for its transformative journey towards net-zero emissions.
As emerging applications such as 5G, AIoT, and EV gradually ascend, the blueprint for smart cities becomes increasingly discernible. At this juncture, power supply and new energy sources assume pivotal roles, given that the aforementioned domains are all voracious consumers of energy.
At the heart of net-zero transformation lies a multifaceted approach encompassing energy production, storage, and conservation. Industry titans and policymakers are forging ahead, recognizing the imperative to steer towards a greener, more sustainable future.
In the global race to decarbonize, hydrogen is gaining traction as a potential game-changer. However, significant hurdles remain before the lightest element can realize its heavy ambitions, industry experts warned.
STMicroelectronics is making significant progress towards its ambitious sustainability targets. According to its latest sustainability report, the European chipmaker reported using 71% renewable electricity in 2023, marking an increase from 62% the previous year.
Dutch equipment giant ASML recently announced its commitment to achieving "net-zero" emissions, including those from its customers, by 2040. This move is reshaping standards in the semiconductor industry, making RE100 not only a customer requirement but potentially influencing the procurement priority for advanced semiconductor equipment.
AI Expo Taiwan 2024 was opened on April 24, with more than 20,000 people visiting the event on the first day. Jack Sun, who retired as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TSMC and is currently Dean of the Industry Academia Innovation School (IAIS) of National Yangming-Chiaotung University, revealed a secret about TSMC in his keynote speech.
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region have disrupted a crucial maritime trade artery, with far-reaching consequences for global supply chains, carbon emissions, and economic opportunities in Africa.
Taiwan-based HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is expanding its business scope from energy storage and solar energy to EV charging. Jason Chou, HDRE's general manager, said the company will establish joint ventures in Taiwan with local partner Shihlin Electric &Engineering. The pair plans to bring their charging venture to Japan.
India almost doubled its imports of silicon wafers from China in 2023, highlighting India's expansion in solar cells and modules amid rising dependence on China's materials.
In a landmark bilateral summit, the United States and Japan have solidified a groundbreaking partnership to spearhead the global transition towards clean energy. As reported by Nikkei, Reuters, and Bloomberg Magazine, the high-level meeting, held on April 10, 2024, in Washington, marks a pivotal moment in international efforts to combat climate change and ensure energy security.
Following an anti-subsidy investigation on China-made EVs launched in 2023, the European Union is reportedly considering resuming the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probes on Chinese photovoltaic (PV) panels.
With new energy and semiconductor components as its two major operating engines, Taiwan's Win Win Precision Technology is looking to advanced light storage and smart energy management solutions, as well as semiconductor innovations to bolster its growth momentum in 2024 and beyond, according to chairman Davis Chen.