News

Pakistani news outlets reported on May 20 that their government has decided to remove the 17% general sales tax (GST) on PV modules (or solar panels). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally made the announcement at a meeting with the country’s leaders of industries and businesses. He said eliminating this tax, which was imposed by the previous government, was the “only way forward” as the country faces a sharp increase in the costs of importing energy. ...  more

In order to respond to Taiwan’s 2050 net zero emission strategy, local industrial gas supplier Linde LienHwa will be incorporating hydrogen energy, as well as establishing the first demonstration hydrogen refueling station, at the Tree Valley park in Southern Taiwan. ...  more

US-based Leyline Renewable Capital announced on June 16 that it has established a partnership with Solterra Energy. According to the official press release about this event, Leyline will provide USD 10 million to Solterra. The latter will use the capital for early-stage growth and the development of up to 1GW of DG and utility-scale PV projects in the eastern part of the US. ...  more

 “We are now good friends with Tesla”, commented BYD’s executive VP, who said that the company is going to become a battery supplier for Tesla as soon as this year. ...  more

Scientists have been heavily engaged in the study of nuclear fusion over past several years in the hopes of creating the next generation sustainable and low-carbon energy. But will this particular technology actually facilitate mitigation in climate change? ...  more

The BEV version of Mini Cooper, Mini Electric, has finally unveiled its price tag for Taiwan. The vehicle starts from NT$1.55 million, with a free charging pile or complementary charging credits when receiving your vehicle, as well as an exclusive 1:18 model. ...  more

The home battery system market has seen a new entrant as Toyota announced its O-Uchi Kyuden System (おうち給電システム), a storage battery system for residential use. The system is available for pre-order in Japan, where sales will kick off in August. ...  more

Coal-fired and nuclear power are now unpopular and global power transition pins its hopes on renewable energy. Japan, too, has been looking for new green energy after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. ...  more

There is more good news from Orsted’s first large-scale far-shore wind farm located in the outer sea of Changhua. Through the effort of many partners and construction personnel, on June 5th, the 222nd pin pile installation of the offshore wind farm first stage in the southeast and southwest of Greater Changhua was completed and represents the completion of two-thirds of the foundation pile work. ...  more

The Russian-Ukrainian war has had an unexpected impact on the global auto industry, causing a shortage of cheap and often forgotten components troubling major auto manufacturers. Ukraine is a major producer of electronic cable harnesses. ...  more