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November 04, 2025
Taiwan outlines energy rules for data centers, facilities over 5 MW to face efficiency reviews
Taiwan’s new rules, which take effect on November 5, mandate that large-scale data centers consuming 5 MW or more obtain approval for their energy-use plans before construction.
November 04, 2025Q&A: How ‘vehicle-to-grid’ technology could boost China’s electricity system
China’s surging electric vehicles (EVs) ownership – now exceeding 25.5m – is opening the door to a new technology that can help to enhance the flexibility of electricity supply.
October 30, 2025Countdown to CCS regulation—Taiwan’s first pilot project shows the road ahead
To establish a regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage, a draft of the Carbon Capture and Storage Management Regulations is expected to be released in November.
October 23, 2025Taiwan unveils draft circular economy roadmap at APCER 2025, draws regional collaboration
Taiwan unveiled the draft Circular Economy Roadmap at the Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 (APCER). This marks the first time the APCER has been held in Asia.
October 17, 2025Will China’s greener steelmakers shape global low-carbon transition?
China's domestic decarbonization initiatives are gradually spilling over into foreign ventures.
October 14, 2025Can China’s green ammonia cope with the green hydrogen slowdown?
Producing green ammonia can be commercially viable without domestic subsidies, but obstacles to scaling remain.
October 09, 2025Taiwan, Paraguay ink MOU on carbon credit cooperation under Paris Agreement
Environment Ministers of Taiwan and Paraguay sign MOU under the Paris Agreement to deepen climate cooperation on Oct. 1. This marks Taiwan's first MOU with a diplomatically on carbon credit cooperation under the Paris Agreement framework.
October 08, 2025How will new smart inverter rules help Australia send more solar power to the grid?
Australia has the most solar panels per person in the world, with one in three homes powered by rooftop solar. A new standard, the Australian Common Smart Inverter Profile, sets rules for how these systems communicate with the grid.
October 07, 2025Japan to get new PM: Why Sanae Takaichi bets big on nuclear and selective on solar
Japan’s incoming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pro-nuclear and aims to reduce the import of solar modules.
September 26, 2025Asia’s carbon pricing shift: How Japan, Korea, Indonesia step up ETS reforms
Taiwan launched its carbon pricing scheme this year. The Ministry of Environment hosted the “2025 Asia Carbon Pricing Forum,” gathering experts to share market developments and cap-and-trade practices in Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia.