Distributed PV power will supersede centralized PV power in China, with the share of its accumulated installation capacities expected to top 40% by 2020, up from 29% now, according to a whitepaper book on China's PV power stations released by PwC China and TÜV of Germany on March 21 jointly, reported Shanghai Securities News. ...  more

In alignment with the "2025 Nuclear-free Homeland” policy and achieve the 20GW accumulated installation capacity goal for solar energy, the Taiwanese government actively promotes the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems, and encourages industries to pursuit industrial upgrades, as well as further increase the revenue of aquaculture businesses through electricity sold to utility companies, thereby creating a win-win scenario. ...  more

Taiwan Stock Exchange has announced decision to delist shares of Green Energy Technology, a polysilicon wafer manufacturer, effective May 2, following report by the company that its assets have become negative. ...  more

Offshore wind power has been regarded as one of the few renewable generation technologies that have excellent market prospects because it produces much more electricity than other technologies do, and its deployment is not restricted by land availability. ...  more

A wide variety of batteries, including stationary energy storage systems and niche products, were on display in Taiwan exhibition area at Battery Japan 2019, held in Tokyo Feb. 27-March 1, underscoring the diversity and flexibility of Taiwan's battery industry.  ...  more

The sluggish global PV power market has taken another toll, as Danan Technology Corp. announced on March 13 closure of its wafer plant, reporting that it will sell the asset and seek development of new business. Prior to the announcement, trading of the company's shares had been suspended, with share price staying at NT$3.25, lower than its net worth of NT$5 per share. ...  more

Tesla has announced earlier this year that the company will be closing most of its physical retail stores across the US as part of an overall effort to shift all of its sales online. Only a few flagship stores will remain open for displaying products. ...  more

Mr. Samih Onsi Sawiris (5th from left), Mr. Sung min Hong, CEO of S-Energy Co., Ltd (5th from right) - Establishment of PV module production plant with 200MW annual capacity in the El Gouna area of Egypt ...  more

During 2019 Asia-Pacific Wind Energy Expo, Taiwan International Ports Corp. (TIPC) signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation with the British Office Taipei for the development of wind power. ...  more

Using microbes to generate electricity is not a rare discovery. In mine shafts, lakes, and even the human gut, scientists have found many strains of bacteria capable of generating electricity. ...  more