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US Department of Energy Subsidizes the Development of Yet Another 5 Advanced Nuclear Reactors

published: 2021-01-11 18:30
As the times change, the nuclear power plants that are currently in service are gradually depleting, and with the increasing emphases on nuclear safety around the world, the placement of additional efforts on green energy, or turning into the development of smaller and safer advanced nuclear reactors, has become the mainstream trend. The US Department of Energy has recently announced its support on the development of 5 advanced nuclear reactors, and will be subsidizing a total fund of US$600 million for the next 7 years. ...  more

American Firm Says It Has Turned CO2 into a Renewable Fuel That Could Revolutionize Aviation Industry

published: 2021-01-11 18:30
The COVID-19 has radically changed how people live, work, and travel on a global scale. Aviation is one of many industries that have experienced an unprecedented decline due to this black swan event. Industry analysts have estimated that the global air passenger traffic registered a record-breaking decline of 60% YoY for 2020. While a recovery is expected, the pre-pandemic level will not return until 2024. ...  more

Orsted’s Greater Changhua South East Offshore Wind Farm Attracts New Investors for Additional Investment of NTD$75 billion

published: 2021-01-08 18:30
Orsted announced on Dec 29th that the 605MW Greater Changhua South East Offshore Wind Farm will be incorporating with new investment, for which the joint venture formed with the global institutional investor CDPQ (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) and Cathay PE of Taiwan will obtain 50% of shares for the particular wind farm, with a total investment of NTD$75 billion. ...  more

South Korean Nuclear Fusion Transcends World Record By Maintaining 20 Seconds Under 100 Million Degrees for Its Artificial Sun

published: 2021-01-07 18:30
Constructing a power plant that is on par with the energy of a star has been the milestone pursued by scientists all around the world, and South Korean nuclear fusion reactor KSTAR, known as the “Sun of Korea”, has taken a major stride forward recently by having managed to maintain the 100 million degrees of the plasma for 20 seconds, which is now the world record. ...  more

Bullish on Solar Demand, TSEC Invests NT$700 Million to Build a Production Line for Large-Size PV Cells

published: 2021-01-07 18:30
TSEC, which is a major Taiwan-based manufacturer of PV products, announced that it will be investing NT$700 million to set up a production line for large-size PV cells at its manufacturing base in Hsinchu. Building up the production capacity for large-size PV cells will enhance TSEC’s competitiveness, as the company is banking on the continuing demand growth in the domestic and overseas markets. Once the new production line is up and running, Taiwan’s solar sector will be able to offer next-generation PV cells based on wafers sized 10 to 12 inches. ...  more

Study on Cobalt-Less Battery Continues as Reducing Precious Metal Content Becomes Future Battery Trend

published: 2021-01-05 18:30
The ascending demand for battery has also invigorated the demand in mining, where the rights and interests of labors have become a major issue, apart from the impact on the natural ecology and water sources. With the concatenating controversies on the natural environment, labors, and human rights, scientists are working hard with manufacturers on seeking for better alternative solutions, such as the research and development of lithium ion batteries that contain no precious metal cobalt. ...  more