Delta has been honored for the second consecutive year as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators™ (2023) by Clarivate for its superior innovation and patent intellectual property portfolio. As of the end of 2022, the total number of patents approved for Delta exceeded 15,000 mainly in the United States, mainland China, Taiwan, Europe, of which 1,070 patents where approved in 2022 alone.

Delta’s innovative thinking has been deeply rooted in its corporate culture. The Delta Innovation Award has been established since 2008, and the awards for " Intellectual Property" include the "Outstanding Contribution", " Elite Inventor" and " Quality IP Portfolio" to commend individuals or teams for their innovation to construct a patent layout with commercial value.

Ping Cheng, Delta’s Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are quite pleased to receive such a prominent recognition for Delta's R&D endeavors for two years in a row. As a word-class corporate citizen committed to energy conservation and sustainable development, Delta leverages its focus on R&D-based innovation and its prowess in power electronics, infrastructure, and automation to provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions. In regards to our patent portfolio, Delta has deeply cultivated patent assets in its worldwide R&D centers, manufacturing sites, and major markets to optimize its competitiveness. Looking at the growth trends in India and Southeast Asia, Delta will continue accelerating its related portfolio there going forward."

The Top 100 Global Innovators uses a complete comparative analysis of global invention data to assess the strength of every patented idea, using measures tied directly to their innovative power.