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Taiwan’s Shinfox Energy Engages in Small Hydropower; Grid-Connection and Power Generation Expected for 2023

published: 2022-06-03 9:30
Shinfox Energy has taken the first step in the development of small hydropower stations by having acquired the investment project “Establishment of Small Hydropower Station Equipment for No. 1286 of Normal Section at Fengyuan District of Nangan Line” by the Irrigation Agency of the Council of Agriculture. The two parties have now signed for the contract, and the project is expected to implement grid-connection and power generation after construction is completed at the end of October 2023, with a target annual power generation of 3.3 million kWh. ...  more

"Era of Carbon Money" How Should Taiwan’s Energy Transition Reach 2050 Net-zero Carbon Target?

published: 2022-06-02 9:30
Net-zero carbon emissions have become an international trend. In response to this wave of energy transition, Taiwan also released its 2050 net-zero emissions roadmap at the end of March this year. Against the background of sustained economic growth and continuous investment by domestic and foreign manufacturers, Taiwan's power infrastructure and power supply stabilization plans have attracted much attention. ...  more

Over 250 million Euros! Astrasun Plans to Build Wafer + Battery + Component Factory

published: 2022-06-02 9:30
Hungary's Astrasun Solar Kft has announced plans to build an integrated wafer, battery cell, and solar module production facility in Romania. The new facility will service solar projects developed by the company in the country. It has a total installed capacity of 1.2 GW in Romania so far, with more projects expected to come online in 2024. ...  more

Energy Bureau Pushes Geothermal Incentives Capped at NT$3 Million per Case

published: 2022-06-01 9:30
Looking to the future, is it possible for Taiwan geothermal to flourish? Drawing on the successful experience of Taiwan's first MW-level geothermal power plant, the MOEA announced "Geothermal Power Generation Demonstration Incentive Measures" on May 20th, providing incentives up to NT$3 million per case. ...  more

Construction Starts for Candela Renewables and Naturgy Energy’s First Joint PV Project in the US

published: 2022-05-31 9:30
Candela Renewables LLC and Naturgy Energy Group SA has broken ground on their joint PV project in Fayette County, Texas. Candela is a US-based renewable energy developer that was founded in 2018 by former executives of First Solar Inc. Naturgy is a Spanish multinational that is involved in the natural gas and utility markets. This event was announced via a press release on May 18 and first reported by other renewable energy news outlets. ...  more

“Self-Sufficient” Glucose Fuel Cells as New Source of Power for Implantable Medical Equipment

published: 2022-05-31 9:30
The replacement of batteries for implantable medical equipment is a troublesome process, which requires an extraction through surgeries that would enhance risks of infection for patients. Fortunately, US and German scientists have recently developed a micro biofuel cell that facilitates prolonged operation for medical equipment through the self-sufficient “fuel” inside human bodies. ...  more