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Friday 11 July 2025
China lifts rare earth concentrate prices by 14% for 3Q25, escalating supply chain tensions
China Northern Rare Earth and Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union — two of China's top rare earth producers — announced a price hike for third-quarter 2025 rare earth concentrates to CNY19,109 (approx. US$2,665) per ton, excluding tax. The new rate reflects a 14.14% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Thursday 10 July 2025
End of the IRA: EV subsidies face sudden death by September

A sweeping Republican-sponsored bill informally dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has cleared both chambers of Congress and now awaits President Donald Trump's signature. Once signed into law, it will repeal the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a cornerstone of former President Biden's climate and clean energy agenda, effectively marking the end of a short-lived era of generous federal subsidies for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan's SAS group sees overseas solar momentum amid domestic slowdown
Sino-American Silicon Products Group (SAS) said that international solar cell demand is picking up steam even as Taiwan's domestic market struggles with project delays over the past two years.
Thursday 10 July 2025
LG Energy Solution swings to profit as US battery demand lifts results
South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) posted a significantly stronger operating profit in the second quarter of 2025, ending a streak of six consecutive quarters of losses and highlighting improved company fundamentals. Operating income rose 152% year-over-year to KRW492.2 billion (approx. US$355 million), despite a 9.7% decrease in revenue to KRW5.56 trillion. Data from financial platform FnGuide showed that LGES's sales were 2.9% below analysts' consensus estimates, while its operating profit surpassed forecasts by 56.3%.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
GE Vernova's 1.3GW Taiwan gas plant starts operations
General Electric's power unit GE Vernova said a new 1.3-gigawatt gas-fired unit at Taiwan Power Co.'s Hsingta plant began commercial operations, marking a shift away from coal generation on the island.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
ShinFox Energy to collaborate with ComClark in green energy projects in the Philippines
Taiwanese clean energy firm Shinfox Energy has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with ComClark Network and Technology Corporation, the parent company of Filipino telecom Converge ICT Solutions Inc., aiming to combine their strengths in their respective fields to advance the development of renewable energy, smart grids, and clean energy infrastructure in the Philippines.
Monday 7 July 2025
Taiwan chip giants face green power crunch as prices surge
Taiwan's semiconductor companies are caught between soaring electricity costs and urgent renewable energy demands, creating a supply-demand mismatch that's driving green power prices higher and benefiting utility investors.
Monday 7 July 2025
Trump solar crackdown unlikely to benefit non-Chinese firms due to patent warfare
The Trump administration's policies are expected to seriously undermine renewable energy supply and demand in the short term, while its moves to block Chinese solar firms with US plants are unlikely to have much effect, as the Chinese firms have been filing patent lawsuits in the US against their competitors to impede their operation.
Monday 7 July 2025
Taiwan energy startup eyes AI-powered grid solutions as power demand surges
Energy AIoT startup Thingnario is positioning Taiwan to capitalize on surging electricity demand from generative AI while meeting net-zero targets, bringing together industry and government officials to discuss AI-driven energy transformation.
Monday 7 July 2025
China's solar overcapacity campaign targets US-hit industries
China launched a "de-involution" campaign targeting solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle sectors since mid-March following the Two Sessions, focusing on industries hit by US trade restrictions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Sunday 6 July 2025
China floods solar market with record output as US considers tariffs on Chinese gear

China's solar industry hit overdrive in May, with new installations surging to record highs as developers rushed to beat looming policy changes. According to the National Energy Administration, solar capacity additions reached a staggering 93GW, quadrupling the total from May 2024 and surpassing the previous record of 71GW set last December.

Sunday 6 July 2025
Taiwan's FSET signs clean-tech MOU with Poland's SKB to expand into EU energy and mobility markets
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Poland's SKB Group, outlining a comprehensive five-pronged partnership that spans electric buses, integrated energy storage systems, smart energy platforms, commercial and industrial storage, and strategic investments in clean-tech alliances.
Friday 4 July 2025
Taiwan's URE partners with AbonMax for 80MW solar expansion
United Renewable Energy signed a cooperation agreement with AbonMax Green Energy to develop solar projects across Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, combining manufacturing and development expertise in an initial 80-megawatt collaboration.
Friday 4 July 2025
Ardentec partners with Delta Energy for small hydropower collab to diversify green energy procurement
Semiconductor professional testing company Ardentec announced on July 1 that it has partnered with Delta Energy to launch an eight-year small hydropower green energy trading cooperation. The project is expected to generate up to 8 million kWh of green electricity, strengthening the company's resilience in stable power supply management of renewable energy and enhancing its ability to respond to energy risks.
Friday 4 July 2025
WiseChip subsidiary UHydrogen enters green energy sector with AEM technology transfer from NCU
National Central University (NCU) and UHydrogen, a subsidiary of PMOLED display manufacturer WiseChip Semiconductor, have completed a technology transfer agreement involving key green hydrogen production technology. NCU has officially authorized UHydrogen to use its latest-generation Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (AEM-WE) technology for hydrogen production.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Delta Electronics invests NT$6.95B to acquire land and facilities, accelerating hydrogen energy development
Engaging in renewable energy and new energy applications is one of the emerging trends in industrial development. Recognizing the potential of the future renewable and new energy markets, Delta Electronics is actively investing in related technologies and product development. On July 1, 2025, the company announced it would acquire land and factory buildings from tire manufacturer Federal located in Guanyin for NT$6.95 billion (approx. US$238.9 million), establishing a base for large-scale solutions including hydrogen energy, data centers, and energy infrastructure.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
AUO develops carbon footprint methodology to advance display sustainability
With the global push toward net-zero carbon emissions, consumer demand and standards for sustainable products are rapidly increasing. Green technology capability has become a key engine for companies to tap into low-carbon business opportunities and elevate brand value.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Delta Energy partners with Ardentec to procure small hydropower green electricity
Whether driven by corporate responsibility or other considerations, renewable energy has become a crucial factor in current business development plans. On July 1, Delta Energy, the renewable energy power sales subsidiary of Delta Electronics, announced a partnership with semiconductor testing giant Ardentec to procure small hydropower renewable energy and support the industry's energy transition.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
URS's all-black solar module secures Taiwan VPC and IEC certifications, eyes UL approval in 3Q25
Taiwan's United Renewable Energy (URE) announced on June 30, 2025, that its newly launched all-black aesthetic solar module has obtained dual certifications from Taiwan's Voluntary Product Certification (VPC) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The company expects to complete US UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification in the third quarter of 2025, marking another milestone following the successful qualification of its M10 TOPCon module in 2024.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Billion Electric accelerates pivot to clean energy, reports 52% revenue growth
In Taiwan's rapidly expanding green energy market, driven by the global energy transition and power grid modernization, Billion Electric is making a strategic shift from its traditional power supply roots to become a major player in renewable energy and storage. During its June 30, 2025 earnings call, the company revealed it had secured a 262 MWh operations and maintenance (O&M) contract and expects to add two more project sites in the third quarter of 2025. Billion Electric also announced plans to launch several new products in the second half of 2025, signaling sustained momentum for growth ahead.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
TPIsoftware, Ho Team Construction partner on Vietnam's first AI-powered carbon audit
As Vietnam prepares to roll out its carbon trading pilot program in 2025, TPIsoftware, a Taiwan-based technology firm, announced a strategic partnership with Ho Team Construction, the largest Taiwanese construction contractor operating in Vietnam. The collaboration will see Ho Team become the country's first construction company to adopt an AI-powered carbon inventory system, laying the groundwork for Vietnam's full-scale carbon trading regime anticipated in 2029.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Honda pushes back hydrogen factory plans due to cost crunch
Honda has postponed the launch of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell factory, pushing back the production timeline with no new start date confirmed. Citing reports from Nikkei and Jiji Press, the company now plans to reduce the facility's annual capacity to fewer than 20,000 units, down from the originally projected 30,000. The plant, located in Tochigi Prefecture, was initially slated to begin operations in fiscal 2027 (April 2027–March 2028).
Friday 27 June 2025
Lutnick says US-China trade truce signed, 10 deals imminent
The US and China finalized a trade understanding reached last month in Geneva, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, adding that the White House has imminent plans to reach agreements with a set of 10 major trading partners.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Xinhao to offload solar arm to Luxshare in related-party deal amid pivot to core ops

Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectricity Technology said on June 22 that it had signed a Letter of Intent with Luxshare Precision Industry Co. to transfer full ownership of its photovoltaic subsidiary, Xinguang Energy Technology (Anhui) Co. The move is part of Xinhao's broader effort to streamline operations, exit underperforming PV assets, and refocus on core businesses such as glass protection panels and hybrid energy storage systems.

Wednesday 25 June 2025
Kaori rides twin tails of growth: fuel cells, thermal tech in focus for 2H25
Kaori Heat Treatment Co. expects steady growth in the second half of 2025, fueled by rising demand for fuel cells and liquid cooling systems. Liquid cooling products are expanding beyond distribution manifolds to include Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and Side Car modules, while fuel cell orders—strong since early 2025—are projected to remain robust through year-end.