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November 30, 2023
Taipower’s Round 2 auction for renewables awards 60 companies
Taipower has announced results of its Round 2 auction for small-amount green electricity on Nov. 30, with 60 companies winning contracts, with the new bundle of “100,000 kWh for five-year period” receiving the most bids.
November 29, 2023
Virgin Atlantic’s first 100% SAF flight showcase the potential of low carbon options
A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) successfully completed a London-to-New York jaunt on November 28 to showcase the potential of low-carbon options that make up a tiny fraction of the industry's fuel mix.
November 23, 2023
Taiwan circular economy forum explores sustainability solutions
The 2023 Taiwan Circular Economy Forum held during the Sustainable Taiwan Expo in Kaohsiung from Nov. 22 to 24 brought together experts across industries to discuss challenges and solutions to build a green supply chain.
November 21, 2023
Okinawa Electric power plans to trial hydrogen co-firing for emissions reduction
Japan's Okinawa Electric Power plans to begin a trial of co-firing hydrogen at a commercial gas-fired power plant from March 2024 to reduce CO2 emissions, its president said on Nov. 17.
November 20, 2023
Taiwan companies with strongest carbon commitments yield better stock returns
Business Weekly published survey results for Taiwan's top 100 firms' carbon competitiveness at Carbon Competitiveness Summit 2023 on Nov. 17. Report indicates 73% of these companies had higher stock prices than peers.
November 14, 2023
Sustainable Taiwan Expo 2023 to unveil new green opportunities
The Sustainable Taiwan Expo 2023 will return for its 4th edition on Nov. 22 through 24 at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, unlocking trade opportunities across the green supply chain.
November 14, 2023
Undersubscribed small amount green energy auction calls for more flexibility
Taipower’s Round 1 auction, which offered 10 million kilowatt hours of small-amount green energy, was undersubscribed. Some private sectors believe that the small amount of green energy cannot meet demand from SMEs, and with limited offers and the highest
November 13, 2023
Japan, Korea to set up hydrogen, ammonia supply network, says Nikkei
Japan and South Korea will establish a supply chain for hydrogen and ammonia fuels and leaders of two countries will announce the framework on Nov. 17 in the U.S., where they are expected to join the APEC meeting.
November 13, 2023
Copper price traded lower makes renewables transformation harder
While world major economies and demands slow down, the declined copper price discourage the investment of mining, wind farms, solar arrays and electric vehicles.
November 07, 2023
Taipower reveals auction winners for small amount renewable energy
Taiwan’s state-owned utility Taipower published on Nov. 7 the first batch of auction results for small amounts of green energy following the introduction of the bidding platform in late October, with 47 enterprises securing contracts.