URS’s all-black solar module secures Taiwan VPC and IEC certifications, eyes UL approval in 3Q25

Taiwan’s United Renewable Energy (URE) announced on June 30, 2025, that its newly launched all-black aesthetic solar module has obtained dual certifications from Taiwan’s Voluntary Product Certification (VPC) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The company expects to complete US UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification in the third quarter of 2025, marking another milestone following the successful qualification of its M10 TOPCon module in 2024.

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JPC Connectivity targets growth in a challenging market environment

Amid significant challenges during the first half of 2025, largely external pressures like tariffs, JPC Connectivity, a provider of connectivity solutions, has made strides by concentrating on specialized sectors such as AI servers and telecom-grade optical communications. The company conveyed optimism during its earnings call on June 27, aiming to sustain robust growth momentum and continuous profit expansion throughout the remainder of the year.

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UMC floats 6nm ambition as 12nm with Intel inches forward

As China accelerates domestic semiconductor self-sufficiency and backs foundries like SMIC, Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) faces rising pressure in the mature-node segment. In a bid to stay competitive, UMC is reportedly weighing entry into 6nm production—a move that has drawn scrutiny, given that its most tangible progress at advanced nodes remains a 12nm partnership with Intel, still several years from mass production.

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