Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern innovation, reshaping industries across healthcare, education, finance, and beyond. Its integration into daily life propels us swiftly toward a future once deemed distant. However, this rapid advancement comes at a cost: immense energy consumption and carbon footprint.
It is concerning that cities still experience frequent and widespread power outages. In less than a week, several incidents have frustrated citizens, especially in the city of Taoyuan. One of the most recent incidents occurred on June 26, 2024, during a heavy thunderstorm in the Daxi and Fuxing districts. Lightning struck the Fu’an Substation, leading to a complete shutdown of its feed lines. This event disrupted supply downstream to the Ronghua Substation, leaving approximately 22,421 households without electricity and sparking frustration among residents.
Recently honored with the Carbon Disclosure Pioneer Award in the ESG forum hosted by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Cathay United Bank, AMPOWER is gaining recognition for our efforts in carbon reduction and engagement across the value chain. We are transforming the renewable energy landscape with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.
On June 12, 2024, the environmental disclosure organization CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and Cathay United Bank co-hosted an ESG forum. The forum focused on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), sharing insights on climate and natural risks, and highlighting key points for SMEs to consider when executing environmental disclosures. Metal Industries Research & Development Center also shared its expertise on carbon inventory and carbon reduction technology applications.
Semiconductors have become an indispensable part of modern society, and Taiwan is at the center of the global semiconductor industry. However, this industry’s key players all around the world face the same challenge: promoting sustainable development while boosting corporate revenue growth. With the public’s increasing demand for environmental protection, the concept of a circular economy has been spreading globally. Thus, this “zero waste” concept puts pressure on all enterprises. For the semiconductor industry, the challenge lies in how to recycle silicon, which is the main waste component of production. Usually, the silicon slurry is incinerated without being reused.
On the 17th of May, AMPOWER was invited to the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University to deliver a special lecture for master’s and doctoral students. Our General Manager, Calvin Chen, presented on the topic of resilient emergency power systems for semiconductor factories. He provided the students with detailed insights into the electrical grid architecture, backup power construction methods, ventilation, seismic protection, and future industry prospects.
On the evening of May 12, northern Taiwan experienced a severe thunderstorm, which led to power equipment failures in multiple areas. New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, and Hsinchu City reported power outages, affecting nearly 8,000 households. The outage began after 7 PM and was fully restored by the early morning of May 13, thanks to the efforts of Taiwan Power Company’s repair teams.
At 7:16 PM on May 2nd, 2024, Taipei Main Station experienced a sudden power outage, causing instability in Taiwan Railways’ power supply and voltage drops, affecting the power supply to the Breeze Taipei Station and Taipei City Mall. This resulted in disrupted lighting and checkout systems in multiple shops within the mall.
On the evening of April 15th, Northern Taiwan faced a potential power outage crisis! The cause was the 403 Hualien earthquake, which resulted in multiple generator failures in various areas, particularly affecting the Hoping Power Plant and Taichung Power Plant, where repair work was further delayed due to aftershocks.
In this special month, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of AMPOWER! It is a milestone we are proud of, symbolizing AMPOWER’s journey of proactive development and continuous innovation. Looking back over the past thirty years, we have overcome various challenges and shared numerous successful moments, all of which have contributed to the AMPOWER of today.
