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Wednesday 25 September 2024
Taiwan's AI data center boom faces power bottleneck
The increasing power demands of AI data centers are prompting operators to expand carbon-free energy initiatives and advance liquid cooling technologies to enhance energy efficiency...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Harnessing photons as the next frontier in information technology
There are four fundamental forces in nature, ranked from strongest to weakest: strong interactions, electromagnetic interactions, weak interactions, and gravity. While nuclear energy...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Taiwan's AI surge faces power supply hurdles, says tech leader
Taiwan is riding high on the artificial intelligence (AI) wave, with AI capabilities now equating to national strength. However, the AI industry is notably power-hungry, raising concerns...
Monday 15 July 2024
AI boom strains power grids as liquid cooling emerges as a potential solution
The rapid growth of generative AI is driving an unprecedented expansion of data centers, raising concerns about their impact on electricity grids. These power-intensive facilities...
Friday 5 July 2024
Asia-Pacific's rise in global renewable energy sector
In a keynote that resonated across the global renewable energy sector, Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at the Climate Group, highlighted the remarkable progress and ambitious goals...
Thursday 4 July 2024
Google 2024 environmental report highlights struggles with clean energy in Asia-Pacific
Google's 2024 environmental report outlines progress and challenges toward achieving its net zero carbon emissions goal. It emphasizes the struggles to secure clean energy in the...
Friday 28 June 2024
AI's insatiable appetite: power-hungry data centers strain global grids
The exponential rise in data center demand, driven by AI advancements, has led to an insatiable demand for electrical power.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Big tech wants nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor
Big technology companies including Microsoft Corp. and Google are eager to see more nuclear energy feeding their power-hungry data centers but are far less willing to provide the...
Friday 31 May 2024
New economic minister: Stable power supply essential to keep semiconductor and AI sectors in Taiwan
If Taiwan does not have enough power supply, the semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) industries will not stay in Taiwan, commented Kuo Jyh-Huei, the new minister of economic...
Monday 27 May 2024
Taiwan's renewable goals clash with nuclear revival calls
Over the past eight years, Taiwan's government has spearheaded an ambitious energy transition, boosting renewable energy generation by a striking 110% since 2016.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
US considers nuclear option to address AI energy thirst
The US government is ramping up discussions with major tech companies to address the substantial power demand that will come with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Taiwan's energy security at a crossroads
With global climate change on the rise and geopolitical risks looming, resource and energy supplies are increasingly constrained. For Taiwan, which imports 98% of its energy, strategic...
Monday 15 January 2024
Japan seeks international collaborations in its newly initiated nuclear fusion program
Compared to the challenging issue of nuclear waste with existing nuclear fission power generation technology, nuclear fusion achieved a significant milestone in 2022 by recording...
Monday 11 December 2023
Sailing towards sustainability: nuclear-powered Suezmax go fuel-free for 25 Years, slashing carbon by 30% with hard sails
The push toward achieving net zero is making a significant impact on the maritime industry. Take bulk carriers, for instance. If their carbon emissions don't comply with regulations...
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Taipower serious about Nuke 4?
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is a state-owned electric power utility providing electricity to Taiwan and its other islands. According to Wikipedia (English and Chinese), in 1994...