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Tian Li Sends Technicians to Denmark for Further Training That Will Help Build Taiwan’s Supply Chain for Offshore Wind Turbines

published: 2021-01-28 9:30
Professional talents and technologies are the lifeblood that sustains the growth of an industry. As Taiwan gradually forms a domestic supply chain for offshore wind energy, Tian Li Offshore Wind Technology Co. Ltd. is sending 53 technicians to Denmark to receive training in the manufacturing of the blades of offshore wind turbines. The three-month program is designed to fill a major gap in the supply chain. Established in 2009, Tian Li specializes in the production and maintenance of turbine blades. ...  more

US Solar Stocks Multiplied Amidst the Appalling Performance of Energy Stocks in 2020

published: 2021-01-27 18:30
The demand for energy had drastically reduced under the raging of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and almost all traditional energy-related industries had sustained deteriorating performance, followed by descending stock prices, though it was entirely opposite for new energy. The US solar stocks rose monumentally in 2020, and the stock prices of numerous solar industry chains were also multiplied. ...  more

PGO Releases Its Light-Duty Electric Scooter Ur2 with Sub-NT$40,000 Base Price

published: 2021-01-27 9:30
PGO has officially announced the Ur2 Plus light-duty e-scooter, which carries a green license plate in Taiwan and features a wheel hub-integrated motor and single-cell battery. Not only does the Ur2 come with a plethora of available accessories, but it can also be had for as little as NT$40,000 thanks to its various financing options. ...  more

Demand for Raw Materials Used in Battery Production Will Surge as EV Market Expands

published: 2021-01-26 18:30
The rapid growth of the global market for EVs in the recent period has also led to a massive increase in the demand for Li-ion powertrain batteries. As a result, battery and car manufacturers are now in a fierce competition for the various raw materials used in battery production. These materials include common metallic and non-metallic elements such as nickel, aluminum, phosphorous, and iron. According to reporting from Bloomberg, demand will grow 14 folds for nickel and aluminum over the next decade, whereas phosphorous and iron will see demand increase by 13 folds during the same period. ...  more

Responding to Tesla’s Promotion in China, NIO Says Competitor’s Low Price Reflects True Value of Its Cars

published: 2021-01-22 18:30
Last week, Chinese EV manufacturer NIO debuted its first commercially available model, the ET7. With a price tag of around RMB 448,000, the ET7 is noted by various media outlets as being more expensive than Tesla’s Model Y in the domestic market. In an effort to expand its market share in China, Tesla is offering its electric SUV — the Model Y — at RMB 339,900. However, this low price applies only to the vehicles made at Tesla’s production plant in China. ...  more

When Will the Perovskite Solar Averages as Low as US$0.02/kWh Become Mainstream?

published: 2021-01-21 18:30
The affordable, lightweight, and flexible emerging solar material perovskite is rising annually in conversion efficiency, which resulted in its popularity around the world, and scientists in various countries are currently seeking for solutions in large-sized modules and durability, as well as the expedition of commercialization. ...  more