TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Formosa Smart Energy, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Group, on Wednesday unveiled its new 44.5 kWh EV battery module, which offers higher energy density, longer cycle life, and improved safety.
Company Chair Sandy Wang (王瑞瑜) said the module, which was developed and manufactured in Taiwan, has undergone rigorous testing. She said it met standards under vibration simulations to ensure stability and safety during EV operation, per CNA. In thermal and fast-charging tests, the product also demonstrated better control performance and maintained a safe temperature range.
Wang noted the module will enter mass production at the company’s factory in Changhua Coastal Industrial Park. China Motor Corp.'s EVs will be the first to adopt the module, which Wang hopes will help promote EV development and green transportation in Taiwan.
Formosa Smart Energy is showcasing its battery modules, lithium batteries, and energy storage equipment at Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan, running through Friday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The event features more than 450 exhibitors and highlights solar, wind, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and circular economy applications. Forums on related topics are also being held.
Company General Manager Liu Hui-chi (劉慧啟) said the company is presenting a new lithium-iron backup power battery system designed for AI data centers, offering high voltage, high power, and enhanced safety. The system is suited for the high grid loads generated by AI computing and will target the US market.
The company is also presenting its liquid-cooled energy storage solution, which includes battery modules, racks, and containers, capable of keeping battery temperature differences within 3 C while maintaining high efficiency and stability.
The company is also developing solid-state batteries and recycling technologies. Additionally, it has partnered with National Cheng Kung University to use microalgae for carbon capture, aiming to cut over 100,000 tonnes of carbon in Taiwan annually.
Liu added that one tonne of microalgae can absorb two tonnes of carbon. The technology can be used at factories to help remove exhaust gases and pollutants such as ammonia and heavy metals from wastewater.
