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Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon policy shift: industry braces for CBAM impact
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set the carbon fee at NT$300 (approx. US$9.24) per ton, effective 2025, and signaled that a Taiwan version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
Friday 11 October 2024
Microsoft boosts investment in Taiwan with data center, talent development, and sustainability initiatives
Microsoft has made significant strides in its investment in Taiwan, including the ongoing construction of a local data center and a successful digital talent development program....
Tuesday 8 October 2024
AUO eyes US and EU for solar expansion, power plant investment to remain domestic
The drop of Taiwan's solar field development volume in 2024 has sent ripples into AUO's expected installation volume of 2025 and 2026. However such outlook did not stop the firm's...
Friday 4 October 2024
Europe uses geographical advantage to combat power consumption
The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) demand has led to a corresponding increase in data center requirements. However, finding locations with sufficient power to support these...
Friday 4 October 2024
NextDrive eyes Japanese capital market after Tokyo Stock Exchange nod
Taiwan's energy startup NextDrive has deployed more than 37,000 energy solution sites across Taiwan and Japan, leveraging advanced distributed energy management technology to expand...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Quanta purchases additional fuel cell systems to accommodate AI burn-in tests
Quanta Computer's (Quanta) US subsidiary, QMN, has announced the purchase of three fuel cell microgrid systems for US$79.75 million. The company stated that these additional systems...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Global semiconductor leaders set ambitious net-zero goals, but challenges remain
The semiconductor industry is highly resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, electricity, and raw materials, including various chemicals, during production. Consequently,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
AI demands significant power, prompting server ODMs to use green energy
With AI server power consumption on the rise and ESG trends, server ODMs are utilizing more green power.
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations
Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Grality's AI tools turn urban forests into measurable assets
In an era where cities are scrambling to meet sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint, a Belgian startup is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize urban...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
CSRC to build North America's largest eco-friendly carbon black plant
Michelin and Bridgestone, two of the world's leading tire makers, have pledged to incorporate 40% sustainable materials in their tires by 2030 and aim for 100% by 2050, as part of...
Friday 27 September 2024
UK embraces Chinese EVs: green double-deckers and price wars ignite industry debate
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brands are expanding aggressively overseas, facing tariff barriers in several European and North American markets. The UK, however, has taken a different...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Climate change threatens national security: why reducing defense emissions is essential?
The defense sector has long been a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, and now, according to Dr. Shr-Yi Chin, an expert in sustainability and carbon management, it's...
Monday 23 September 2024
Shifting winds: Taiwan's offshore energy localization policy faces turbulence under EU pressure
Taiwan's offshore wind industry finds itself in the eye of a storm as the European Union's World Trade Organization (WTO) complaint against local content requirements threatens to...
Monday 23 September 2024
AUO, E Ink set new standards in ESG and carbon reduction efforts
AUO has set a new benchmark for Taiwan and the global display industry by achieving carbon neutrality for its Global Research Center (GRC) headquarters. This milestone makes AUO the...