India's renewable energy sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge, with major corporations ramping up investments as demand for clean power grows substantially year-on-year, according to Powercon, which counts major corporations like Tata Power, Adani, and NTPC among its customers.

Delta Electronics is leveraging its expertise in power and automation to deliver integrated smart city solutions focused on sustainability and efficiency for global urban development.

With global energy demand rising, effective energy management is no longer just a priority but an urgent necessity. Thomas Fann, president of Teco, believes that energy conservation is the most effective approach to energy management.

J&V Energy Technology (J&V) held its earnings call on March 20. Shu-Min Chao, CEO of J&V, showed optimism for steady quarterly revenue growth across its four core business sectors: solar energy, energy storage, renewable energy trading, and water treatment. The company aims to make 2025 the first year of an anticipated three-year high-growth phase. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Greenet is set to enter the capital market, signaling promising momentum for green energy trading.

Delta Electronics is showcasing its advanced power and liquid cooling solutions at Nvidia's GTC 2025 conference, targeting the increased energy demands of next-generation AI chips including Blackwell Ultra and the upcoming Rubin architecture.

Taiwan's leading aerospace manufacturer AIDC has expanded into the green energy sector, launching a 2-megawatt wind and solar energy storage demonstration site at its Taichung facility. The project marks AIDC's formal entry into the energy storage market as the company looks to diversify beyond its traditional aerospace focus.

Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) expanded its green energy portfolio with the launch of a 2-megawatt wind-solar energy storage demonstration facility at its Taichung plant on March 18, 2025. The project leverages aerospace technology innovations for energy storage solutions.

Amid the rising demand for electricity driven by the expansion of chipmakers, Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), has stated that the US is willing to assist Taiwan in securing reliable energy sources. Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers have officially proposed a bill to allow the nuclear power plant in Kuosheng, which is set to be decommissioned on May 17, to extend its operation for another 20 years with legal backing.

Thailand has approved a more than US$1 billion investment by Sunwoda Electronic to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the country, marking Sunwoda as the first EV battery manufacturer in Thailand.

Construction material maker Buima saw its gross margin reach 14.56% in 2024, boosted by solid shipments of battery module products and a marked increase in exports of metal construction materials, yet heightened competition in the wall panel market in China led to an overall loss for the year. Going forward, the company hopes to see more positive operations from cost reduction strategies and green products.

Formosa Smart underscores its ambitions to position Taiwan as a regional battery hub. Chairman Sandy Wang called the facility Taiwan's largest battery cell factory, with plans to scale capacity beyond 10 gigawatts to meet growing demand across Southeast Asia.

As the global electric vehicle (EV) market grows, key regions such as China, Europe, and the US face challenges due to high EV-per-charger ratios in direct current (DC) charging infrastructure since the imbalance has led to longer waiting times for EV owners, according to DIGITIMES' latest finding in its latest report, which added that the introduction of liquid-cooled ultrafast charging systems appears to have emerged as an optimal solution for high-power charging to address charging anxiety.

Formosa Smart Energy Tech has launched mass production at its NT$10 billion (US$320 million) battery cell and module factory in Taiwan's Changbin Industrial Zone. The 2.1 GWh facility, which opened to the media on March 13, 2025, is set to supply large-scale energy storage projects, electric buses, and electric logistics vehicles.

Leadsun Greentech Chairman Li-Chen Lin says the era of fast profits in renewable energy has ended, with the market now favoring firms with strong fundamentals. While the sector faces challenges, long-term prospects remain bright for companies with robust operational capabilities.

With the global push for net-zero carbon emissions, the green energy industry is rapidly expanding, creating a surge in demand for skilled professionals. In response, Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) and Formosa Smart Energy, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Group, have launched major recruitment initiatives to attract "green collar" talent and capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

Dala Energy, a unit of Softstar, plans a major upgrade to its mobile charging robot, E-Hero 3, in 2025, integrating Battery-to-Grid (B2G) technology. The next-generation model will go beyond charging EVs, playing a pivotal role in smart energy management for businesses and cities.

Fluence, one of the world's top five energy storage providers, is expanding its global footprint with major projects. Martin Tzou, Fluence Energy Taiwan's general manager, outlined Taiwan's evolving energy storage market, pinpointing two emerging growth drivers: behind-the-meter storage and AI data centers. He noted that Taiwan's AI data centers face two key hurdles—land constraints and a lack of energy storage applications.

India launched an incentive scheme to support local production of lithium batteries amid an EV trend in 2021. However, all the approved applicants failed to begin production to avail of the benefits after nearly four years.

In 2022, lithium battery shortages for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage reached a peak. Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged global investment in lithium refining, calling it a "money printer" and touting guaranteed profits for those who entered the market.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Chinese lithium battery manufacturers to navigate the constant changes to US tariff policy made by US President Donald Trump. These policy shifts are also complicating component procurement for American energy storage system (ESS) vendors as well.

In recent years, China Steel Chemical Corporation (CSCC) has undergone a significant transformation, placing a strong emphasis on the research and development of advanced carbon materials. The company is particularly optimistic about the rising demand for energy storage solutions, spurred by innovations in compound semiconductor technology and the expansion of data centers. In line with this strategic shift, the board of directors recently approved two major Z projects—plans to build state-of-the-art production facilities for isotropic graphite and advanced carbon materials. With an investment totaling over NT$1.4 billion (approx. US$42.6 million), the facilities are expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027.

China's dominance in global tungsten production, accounting for over 80% of the supply, has placed the country in a strategic position amid escalating tensions with the US. Beginning in early February 2025, China enacted export controls on 25 types of rare metal products and technologies, a response to US tariff increases.

Taiwan's appeal as a business destination for German companies is showing signs of strain, with investment sentiment hitting a seven-year low amid concerns over energy transition and import restrictions, according to a new business confidence survey.

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.