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Plastic shock tests circular economy: Can source reduction, incentives break recycled material deadlock?
The recent disruption in plastic supply triggered by conflict in the Middle East has exposed not only society’s deep reliance on single use plastics, but also the practical limits of long-standing reduction policies.
April 15, 2026
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Semiconductor industry backs nuclear restart: Can nuclear, renewables coexist?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清徳) has recently proposed restarting the No. 2 and No. 3 nuclear power plants, placing the island, which had been moving toward a nuclear-free future, back at an energy crossroads.
April 09, 2026
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Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: Japan targets 45 GW offshore wind by 2040 as floating wind, localization face challenges
Under the dual pressures of energy security and the net zero transition, Japan is placing a major bet on offshore wind, targeting up to 45 GW of installed capacity by 2040.
March 23, 2026
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Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: Japan bets on perovskite, rooftop solar as Taiwanese firms eye space opportunities
Japan aims to raise the share of renewable energy in its power mix to 40% to 50% by 2040, with solar playing a central role at 23% to 29%.
March 20, 2026
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Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: How Taiwan companies are tapping Japan’s hydrogen push from microgrids to hydrogen buses
Among the 17 priority sectors in Japan’s national growth strategy, energy stands out as a key pillar of industrial competitiveness. Within this, hydrogen is identified alongside green steel and perovskite solar cells as a critical technology.
March 19, 2026
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Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: TPE Energy, HDRE target energy storage and power markets with three key strategies
Japan Smart Energy Week 2026 was held in Tokyo from March 17 to 19, spotlighting the country’s push toward a more diversified energy mix.
March 18, 2026
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Oil above $100 amid Iran war: How investors see global energy investment
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has entered its second week, pushing up prices of oil, natural gas and other energy commodities. Volatility in global energy markets has raised concerns that the conflict could further disrupt energy supply chains.
March 11, 2026