Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) sought to leverage hydrogen fuel cell modules, which were applied to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, to introduce the hydrogen power generation system that supplies power to buildings. It is the first in the world to produce the core parts of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in a dedicated factory. The company applied its own technology to power generation systems, thus drawing a great deal of attention to its innovative spirit. ...  more

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer, has announced the acquisition from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. of certain technology platform and IP assets, which will bring over 1,500 patents and patent applications related to wireless charging that WiTricity will own or control. Through the transaction, Qualcomm Incorporated will become a minority WiTricity shareholder. ...  more

Japan's offshore wind power industry has received a strong boost, following enactment of a new law for popularizing wind power, effective this year, according to which prospective investors can take part in open biddings for setup of offshore wind farms in designated areas. ...  more

Despite the affirmative outcome of referendum last year, the government will not reactivate the fourth nuclear power plant, due to multiple difficulties, said Shen Jong-chin, economics minister, on Feb. 12. ...  more

Ørsted, the leading offshore wind-power developer, reported that it will make final decision on its offshore wind power project in Taiwan, following settlement of the 2019 wholesale rate at NT$5.516 kWH, 7% higher than original proposal of NT$5.1, plus resumption of the tiered rate scale. ...  more

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), under the U.S. Department of Energy, has rolled out a plasma control equipment, capable of putting a brake on reactor before plasma loses control, marking a breakthrough in the development of nuclear fusion technology. ...  more

Propel Fuels, California’s leading low carbon fuel retailer, has announced plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging network to bring fast and affordable access across the state of California. As millions of Californians transition to lower carbon transportation, Propel will begin testing its Propel Power network by Q4 of 2019, with broader roll-out targeted for 2020. ...  more

The Ministry of Economic Affairs has pledged to stop expansion of coal-fired power generation capacity and cut thermal power output by 1% annually in the following two years, in accordance with the outcome of referendum late last year. ...  more