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Volkswagen and Elia Sign MoU to Develop V2G Energy Storage System

published: 2022-09-27 9:30
Mass adoption of electric vehicles will be one of the fastest and most effective ways to mitigate climate change over the next decade. As the share of renewable energy in the overall energy mix increases, EV batteries will help ensure grid balance, and consumers will be active participants in the energy transition. ...  more

Lopal and CATL to Jointly Develop Project for Manufacturing Lithium Carbonate

published: 2022-09-26 9:30
Major Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is rapidly expanding its presence in the upstream part of the Li-ion battery supply chain. On September 7, Chinese battery material producer Lopal Technology announced that it will be developing a project for manufacturing lithium carbonate with two wholly-owned subsidiaries of CATL. ...  more

Offshore Wind Power Team Taiwan 2.0 Established, and Swancor Expands Local Industry Chain Partnerships

published: 2022-09-26 9:30
The deadline for the development of offshore wind power blocks is approaching. Swancor Renewable Energy will hold the Formosa 4 and Formosa 5 Offshore Wind Power Supplier Conference today (26th) to expand the original "Offshore Wind Power Taiwan Team" lineup and partner with more than 30 leading suppliers, banks, and insurance companies to jointly invest in two offshore wind farms in Miaoli. Anna Su, CEO of Swancor Renewable Energy, said that she has shown her determination to support industry-related policies. ...  more

CHT Expected to Replace 5,000 Units of Official Vehicles and Construction Vehicles

published: 2022-09-24 9:30
CHT convened the 5G Plastic Free Day Initiative and Actions today (September 24th), where chairman Shieh Chi-Mau commented after the event that the company has been fully engaged in attaining ESG in response to the net-zero target of 2050, and aims to reduce 50% of carbon emission by 2030 that include 100% usage of renewable energy for all IDCs, implementing internet protocols for PSTN, and shutting down 3G mobile network. CHT will also invest in another NT$2.1 billion for replacing 1,500 official vehicles and construction vehicles primarily from domestic EV models. ...  more

Scientists Produced Zinc-Ion Batteries Using Crab Shells

published: 2022-09-22 9:30
Aside from being delicious, crabs are also rich in protein and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. A research team at University of Maryland has recently used crab shells to produce a zinc-ion battery that can replace lithium-ion batteries, as well as achieve recycling and cost effectiveness. ...  more