TAIPEI (TVBS News) — As the world pivots toward more sustainable living and aims to curb the effects of climate change, Taiwan is making significant strides. The island nation is moving towards its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, backed by a robust strategy that involves corporations unveiling innovative solutions.
Corporate Innovation in Sustainability
Yvie Tai, the Business Development Director at Qualcomm, emphasizes the role of 5G and AI in this evolution. "With 5G and AI, we believe we’re enabling the world to an 'everything, and everyone can be intelligent and connected,'" Tai said.
Qualcomm has been a key player, supporting nearly 50 startups in Taiwan over the past five years, focusing on diverse technology and industry areas. "And today, we bring eleven startups from our programs. They all provide various solutions using 5g and AI, and put together, and work on how to help the smart city have a better and more efficient way," Tai added, highlighting the collective effort to enhance smart city functionalities.
"The biggest difference between our battery and conventional battery is that we use different materials inside the battery we so-called solid-state electrolyte compared to liquid, traditional battery that uses like liquid or gel type of electrolyte," Chang explained.
This not only improves safety but also allows for the use of higher active materials due to these safety advantages.
A Circular Carbon Economy
In the realm of carbon capture, Violin Biotech is making waves with an innovative approach that transforms carbon dioxide emissions into beneficial products. Lin yen-po, Manager of the R&D Department at Violin Biotech, described their unique process.
"When the carbon dioxide they produce, we use pipelines to let them through our systems and we use water spray to wash the CO2 in the air. Spray wash and let them dissolve into the water and it will produce baking soda," Lin said.
This baking soda is then used to cultivate algae, which serves as feed for seafood, creating a circular carbon cycle that effectively captures CO2.
These technological advancements were showcased at this year's Smart City Summit and Expo in Taiwan, highlighting the ingenuity driving the world towards a more sustainable future.
Taiwan's commitment, as outlined by the National Development Council (NDC), is supported by these corporate initiatives, marking a significant step towards the 2050 net-zero emissions target.
Foxconn's development of an AI-integrated platform to simplify urban life further complements these efforts, aiming to make daily life more accessible and convenient through smart technologies.
As cities advance towards this sustainable goal, the collective efforts of corporations and government strategies indicate a promising path to achieving net-zero emissions.