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2026 Taiwan International Net-Zero and Smart Energy Exhibitions to Launch in October, Creating a Key Platform for Corporate Sustainability Transformation
Taiwan’s largest net-zero and renewable energy exhibitions, the 'Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Exhibition' and 'Taiwan International Smart Energy Week,' will take place from October 14 to 16 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. The events will showcase the latest decarbonization technologies, CBAM compliance strategies, and diverse energy solutions, alongside high-level forums and a sustainability award to help businesses capture international trends and opportunities.
Taiwan’s Largest Net-Zero and Smart Energy Exhibitions to Open in October 2026 with Online Registration Now Available
Taiwan’s largest professional exhibitions for net-zero sustainability and smart energy, *Net-Zero Taiwan* and *Energy Taiwan*, will take place from October 14 to 16, 2026, at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. Online registration for attendance is now open. The events will showcase cutting-edge solutions such as decarbonization technologies, green electricity trading, and hydrogen energy, alongside high-level forums and a sustainability award to help businesses capture international trends and opportunities.
Europe’s Hydrogen Financing Divide: Traditional Banks Shun Expansion While EIB Backs Established Industrial Demand
The European Investment Bank has committed €450 million to support OMV’s green hydrogen project in Austria, yet Dutch industrial gas supplier Holthausen faced rejection from traditional banks when seeking loans to expand electrolyzer capacity. Experts suggest banks’ cautious stance reflects hydrogen’s financing viability only where clear industrial demand exists, with broader application prospects remaining uncertain.
Sunrun Partners with Voltus to Power AI Data Centers with Residential Energy Storage, Unlocking Over 16.8GW of Flexible Grid Capacity
Sunrun and Voltus collaborate to integrate residential battery and solar systems into the Bring Your Own Capacity™ program, supplying flexible power to AI hyperscale data centers in the PJM and MISO grid regions. The partnership unlocks over 16.8 gigawatts of distributed energy capacity, enhancing grid stability and generating revenue for customers.
California’s EV Storage Potential: 10% Participation in V2G Could Supply 9 GW of Power
A study finds that if 10% of California’s electric vehicles enroll in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs by 2036, they could supply 9 GW of power, meeting over one-third of the state’s long-duration energy storage target—but technical and policy barriers must be overcome.
China’s Solar Installation Growth Slows in First Half of 2026 as Industry Transformation Pressures Emerge
Data from China’s National Energy Administration shows that newly installed solar capacity reached 72.07 GW in the first half of 2026, marking a clear slowdown in growth. The shift to market-based electricity pricing, overcapacity, and adjustments to export policies are reshaping the industry’s development landscape.
Fresno Launches World’s First Steel-Free Ground-Mounted Solar System, Projected to Save Over $122 Million in Electricity Costs Over 20 Years
The City of Fresno’s Northeast Surface Water Treatment Plant has officially commissioned the world’s first Erthos Earth Mount Solar system, featuring a steel-free design. The project is expected to save the city over $122 million in electricity costs by 2045. Early operational data shows the system has outperformed energy production expectations by 1%, validating the new technology’s efficiency.
Tianneng Green Energy and Kingstate Sign 10-Year 550 Million kWh Green Power Agreement to Support Semiconductor Testing Leader in Achieving RE100 Goals
Tianneng Green Energy and Kingstate have signed a 10-year green power purchase agreement with a total supply volume of 550 million kWh, set to commence in January 2027. The deal will help Kingstate achieve its RE100 and SBTi carbon reduction targets while strengthening the green power supply chain for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
Clouded Leopard Energy Wins Dual Awards as Asia’s Best Employer and Sustainable Workplace
Clouded Leopard Energy secured both the 'Asia’s Best Employer Award' and the 'Sustainable Workplace Award' in its first participation in HR Asia’s annual evaluation. Employee ratings for the company’s sustainability initiatives and workplace culture exceeded the Asian average, with women making up nearly half of its workforce. The company has also earned Taipei City’s Workplace Gender Equality Certification.
Community-Led Climate Resilience Initiatives Expand Across the U.S., Pacific Islands Prioritize Solar Generators for Mothers
The Solutions Project’s new platform highlights community-driven climate resilience projects nationwide. Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands has launched a solar generator loaner program prioritizing mothers and expectant mothers for emergency backup power, while California and Texas have established resilience hubs and the first county-level climate justice plan in the U.S., respectively.
Nuclear Power Referendum Approved: November 28 Vote to Decide Fate of Taiwan’s 'Nuclear-Free Homeland' Policy
On August 14, the Legislative Yuan voted to approve a nuclear power referendum, focusing on whether the government should use nuclear energy to revitalize the economy and abolish the 'nuclear-free homeland' policy. The referendum will be held on November 28, with results set to influence Taiwan’s future energy policy direction, though it will not directly determine the timeline for restarting nuclear power plants. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has assessed that the Second and Third Nuclear Power Plants preliminarily meet conditions for restarting operations, and Taipower has initiated safety inspections, expected to take 1.5 to 2 years.
X-energy Reports 154% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth to $54.6 Million in Q2, Secures 144 Xe-100 Reactor Projects with Global Corporations
U.S. advanced nuclear developer X-energy announced its second-quarter financial results, with revenue growing 154% year-on-year to $54.6 million and total first-half revenue reaching $98 million. The company has outlined a pipeline of 144 Xe-100 reactor projects, totaling 11.5 GW in capacity, with Amazon, Dow, and UK-based Centrica as initial partners. Fuel and critical material supply chains are expanding in parallel, with X-energy’s Tennessee fuel park now covering 180 acres.