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In response to the outbreak of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated that whether it is coal, oil, or natural gas, all are sufficiently stocked in response to concerns over Taiwan’s energy supply being affected by the war. ...  more

The British government has asked regulatory authorities to activate the review procedure on the SMR of Rolls-Royce. Policy stipulators are hoping that this implementation would help to lower the dependency on fossil fuels and lower carbon emission. Each small factor is expected to provide power for approximately one million households. ...  more

Is there a downward trend in solar module prices? According to a survey by developer LevelTen Energy, due to challenges such as increasing solar demand, economic fluctuations, and supply chains, the price of solar modules in the United States has continued to rise since 2020 and pricing will continue to increase with the demand for renewable energy in the future. ...  more

After the 303 power outage, the resignations of both the chairman and the president of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) were accepted by the government. ...  more

General Motors, in partnership with South Korea's POSCO Chemical, announced an investment of US$400 million to build a new battery raw material plant in Quebec, Canada. ...  more

Mini Cooper enthusiasts in Taiwan are set to rejoice, as the brand-new Mini Electric BEV has been formally announced for preorder in Taiwan. Prospective buyers need to merely pay a deposit online via credit card in order to reserve their spot to become one of the very first owners of the Mini Electric. ...  more

Iran’s English newspaper the Tehran Times reported on February 26 that about 415 PV generation units have entered operation in the country over the past two months. Their combined generation capacity reaches 2.4MW. This information was provided by the country’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA). ...  more

The energy density of commercial lithium-ion batteries has increased again. Recently, American lithium battery company Amprius shipped the first batch of silicon anode lithium-ion batteries, claiming that its battery storage capacity is 75% more than that of the Tesla Model 3 while also lighter and 37% less bulky. ...  more

Recent statements by US Secretary of State Blinken indicating that the White House had been considering the importation of Russian oils has generated worries over the supply of crude oil. ...  more

As the title says, photovoltaic seawater desalination equipment for household use may be available for purchase for as low as US$4. ...  more