As a key component in the solar power system, the solar inverter is responsible for converting the direct current produced by solar power into alternating current that can be directly used or used for grid construction, though the use of smart inverters that are equipped with online functions may need to take into account issues related to information security, thus the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, has pointed out accordingly that the existing solar inverters in Taiwan do not come with online and remote control functions, which eliminates the concern over information security, and will be drafting relevant regulations in the future. ...  more
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Amulaire Thermal Technology Expects to Launch its Inverter Thermal Module for Electric Vehicles in August |
| published: 2020-07-27 18:30 |
Thermal module chip supplier Amulaire hosted the pre-IPO performance presentation on July 22nd, where the company announced its revenue for 1Q20 as TWD$210 million, and earnings per share (EPS) of TWD$0.25, which both exhibited an apparent YoY growth. In accumulation, the self-financing revenue for the first 6 months of 2020 is at TWD$403 million, which is also a YoY increase of 15.78%. Amulaire issued 9,975 seasoned equity offerings (SEO) this time, and the listed capital stocks are expected to elevate to TWD$850 million, with listing happening in August at the earliest. ...  more
Revolutionary Solid-state Batteries Will Create a $6 Billion Market in 2030 |
| published: 2020-07-27 13:00 |
Solid-state batteries keep on attracting tremendous attention and investment with the maturing technologies and closeness to mass production. Even with the influence of COVID-19, the potential market size is expected to grow to over $6 billion by 2030, according to IDTechEx's report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players."
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ALYI Confirms Electric Delivery Truck For Sub Saharan Africa |
| published: 2020-07-27 10:00 |
Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today confirmed plans for producing and selling electric delivery trucks in Africa made of hemp and powered by hemp batteries. Further design details are expected to be revealed later this year.
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Canadian Solar Announces Strategic Decision to Extend Access to China's Capital Markets |
| published: 2020-07-27 4:00 |
Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), announced today that a special committee of independent directors of the Company, with the assistance of outside financial and legal advisors, has completed a review of strategic alternatives available to the Company.
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Financial Express: India Can Use Pandemic as an Opportunity to Promote Domestic Solar Industry |
| published: 2020-07-26 18:30 |
An article published on July 20 in The Financial Express argues that the time is now to undertake aggressive efforts to localize India’s supply chain for PV products. ...  more
Renewable Energy Increases Significantly in Importance from Supply Chain Afforestation and EU Carbon Tax |
| published: 2020-07-26 18:30 |
Although the ratio of wind power in Taiwan is currently insignificant, it is elevating each year as large offshore wind farms are implementing grid construction successively, where power dispatching and the stability of power grid will become the priorities. Thus, the “Workshop on Key Technology of Offshore Wind Farm Integrations to Power Supply Security in Taiwan” that made its debut on July 22nd had invited domestic and foreign industries, academia, and research institutions on exploring stability power provision together. ...  more
CWDE Commissions an NT$7.5 Billion Crane Vessel That Will Enter Service in 2023 to Support the Construction of Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Farms |
| published: 2020-07-25 18:30 |
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering Co. Ltd. (CDWE) has officially placed an order with CSBC Corp. to build a heavy-lift and installation vessel named the Green Jade. In addition to meeting the demand from the development of offshore wind projects along Taiwan’s west coast, this next-generation floating crane will also capitalize on the opportunities stemming from the design trend of larger offshore wind turbines. The price tag of the Green Jade is NT$7.5 billion. ...  more
General Motors Announces Plans Regarding the Focus in BEV and the Temporary Suspension in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development |
| published: 2020-07-25 18:30 |
It seems that General Motors is forfeiting the development in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and is in the midst of centralizing resources on developing battery electric vehicles, for the next 3 years at least. ...  more
LG Chem Unveils New Full Home Backup Solution in Cooperation with SolarEdge |
| published: 2020-07-24 13:00 |
LG Chem's RESU10H Combined with SolarEdge's Energy Hub Inverter and Backup Interface Provides More Backup Options for Homes. This New Compatibility Offers Flexible Home Back Up with Optimized Energy Loads and Effortless Installation.
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