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OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Jan. 26 2026
OMNI Features｜Japan Restarts Reactor at World's Largest Nuclear Plant, but Operations Face Early Disruptions
Japan has restarted operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on 21st, marking the first restart at the facility since the 2011 Fukushima disaster led to a nationwide shutdown of nuclear reactors. A day after the restart process began, TEPCO reported the operation had been suspended due to a malfunction linked to neutron-absorbing control rods, which play a key role in regulating nuclear fission.
OMNI Features｜Doosan Launches Korea's First Offshore Wind Control Center in Jeju, Managing Over 70% of Capacity
Dec. 12 2025
OMNI Features｜Doosan Launches Korea's First Offshore Wind Control Center in Jeju, Managing Over 70% of Capacity
The Doosan Wind Power Center (WPC) in Jeju has emerged as South Korea's first offshore wind power control center, operating a 24/7 remote monitoring system that oversees more than 70 percent of the nation's offshore wind capacity. Through real-time analysis of turbine vibration, gearbox temperature, and power-generation patterns, the center detects early signs of equipment failure, enabling preventive maintenance and operational stability.
OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils Onshore Wind Strategy to Triple Capacity to 6 GW by 2030
Dec. 08 2025
OMNI Features｜South Korea Unveils Onshore Wind Strategy to Triple Capacity to 6 GW by 2030
South Korea has announced a comprehensive "Onshore Wind Power Activation Strategy," aimed at tripling installed capacity from the current 2 GW to 6 GW by 2030. The government plans to accelerate development by expanding the use of public land and streamlining administrative procedures. These reforms are expected to shorten project timelines from the typical 10 years to about 6 years.
OMNI Features｜China Launches Artificial Sun "BEST" Project to Advance Global Fusion Research
Dec. 01 2025
OMNI Features｜China Launches Artificial Sun "BEST" Project to Advance Global Fusion Research
China has launched a major new step in fusion energy research with the announcement of its Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) program, complementing the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), which has achieved world records in sustaining high-temperature plasma.
OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
Nov. 17 2025
OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
South Korea has postponed its offshore wind fixed-price contract tender for the second half of 2025, citing ongoing regulatory consultations with the Ministry of National Defense and other government bodies. As a result, only onshore wind projects will be included in the upcoming bidding round.
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HD Renewable Energy Partners with Gigastorage to Build Energy Storage Asset Platform for Reserve Capacity Market Participation
Dec. 29 2025
HD Renewable Energy Partners with Gigastorage to Build Energy Storage Asset Platform for Reserve Capacity Market Participation
HD Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6873, hereinafter "HDRE"), a leading smart energy company, announced today (29) a strategic partnership with Gigastorage Corporation (TWSE: 2406, hereinafter "Gigastorage"), leveraging the two companies' combined technological capabilities and market expertise. Together with other industry partners, they have jointly established an platform which focused on energy storage asset investment and the reserve capacity market.
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A €1 Million Shutdown per Day: Spoor Using AI Resolves the Conflict Between Offshore Wind Farm and Birds' Biodiversity
Dec. 24 2025
A €1 Million Shutdown per Day: Spoor Using AI Resolves the Conflict Between Offshore Wind Farm and Birds' Biodiversity
Oslo-based startup Spoor has raised €8 million (approximately NT$290 million) in Series A funding to expand its AI-based bird monitoring technology for wind farms. The round was led by SET Ventures, with participation from Ørsted Ventures, EnBW New Ventures, and biodiversity-focused investor Superorganism.
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Shanhua Sugar Refinery Commence Operations on December 23 Advancing Net-Zero Transition through Green Power and Carbon Circularity
Dec. 23 2025
Shanhua Sugar Refinery Commence Operations on December 23 Advancing Net-Zero Transition through Green Power and Carbon Circularity
Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) held the opening ceremony for the 114/115 sugar production season at its Shanhua Sugar Refinery this morning (23rd) at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony was presided over by TSC Chairman Ming Chang Wu, who led TSC employees and distinguished guests in observing the traditional "Budong" ritual (which means "the start of the sugar production season").
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Ørsted brings in Cathay as investor in Greater Changhua 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan
Dec. 23 2025
Ørsted brings in Cathay as investor in Greater Changhua 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, the leading life insurance company in Taiwan, and its affiliate Cathay Power (together "Cathay"), under which Cathay will acquire a 55 % ownership stake of Ørsted's 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 Offshore Wind Farm.
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LCY Receives CDP A and A- Ratings Underscoring Continued Progress in Sustainability Governance
Dec. 23 2025
LCY Receives CDP A and A- Ratings Underscoring Continued Progress in Sustainability Governance
LCY Chemical Corp. (hereinafter "LCY") continues to advance its net-zero transition and sustainability initiatives. In the latest 2025 ratings released by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), one of the world's most authoritative climate assessment organizations, LCY achieved an A- rating in Climate Change and an A rating in Water Security, with both categories upgraded to Leadership level. The assessment covered LCY's global operations, reflecting performance across all sites and highlighting the company's established, cross-regional, replicable, and institutionalized governance capabilities in carbon and water resource management.
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ASPEED Technology Expands R&D Footprint with Kaohsiung Center Strengthening North–South Innovation Synergy
Dec. 22 2025
ASPEED Technology Expands R&D Footprint with Kaohsiung Center Strengthening North–South Innovation Synergy
ASPEED Technology Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of remote server management chips, today officially announced the launch of its Kaohsiung Research and Development Center, located at Pier F of the Binhai Warehouse (Qianzhen No. 3 Warehouse) in the Penglai Commercial Port Zone, Kaohsiung Port. The opening ceremony was attended by Kaohsiung Mayor Chi-Mai Chen, marking the formal inauguration of Pier F as a new innovation site.
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OMNI Features｜JERA Nex BP's Australian Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Farm Awarded Major Project Status
Dec. 22 2025
OMNI Features｜JERA Nex BP's Australian Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Farm Awarded Major Project Status
The Blue Mackerel offshore wind project, developed by JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between Japan's JERA Co. and UK-based bp, has been granted Major Project Status (MPS) by the Australian federal government.
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Star Chargers Launches First 1 MW Dedicated Fast-Charging Station as Nationwide Network Exceeds 159 Sites
Dec. 22 2025
Star Chargers Launches First 1 MW Dedicated Fast-Charging Station as Nationwide Network Exceeds 159 Sites
Star Charger, a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, continued to expand its charging infrastructure in 2025, reaching a total of 159 operational sites nationwide. The company also announced the official commissioning of its first 1 MW–class ultra-high-power fast-charging–dedicated facility, the "Intercontinental Dedicated Station."
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2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting Convened to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Dec. 19 2025
2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting Convened to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
To further deepen cooperation between Taiwan and Poland in the field of hydrogen energy, the 2nd Taiwan-Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting was successfully convened on the 16th. Hosted by Poland, the meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Chung-Hsin Chen, Deputy Director General of Taiwan's Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and Mr. Dariusz Kucel, Director of the Department of Electromobility, Fuels and Hydrogen Economy at Poland's Ministry of Energy.
