INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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In response to the accelerating global warming, the increasing frequency of extreme weather events—such as catastrophic rainfall, centennial-scale droughts, lethal heatwaves, and large-scale wildfires—has exerted significant pressure on natural ecosystems, thereby reigniting global attention to carbon reduction initiatives. On June 22, 2022, the European Union passed a legislative package aimed at combating climate change. This includes a mandated 50% reduction in chemical pesticide usage by 2030, the early termination of carbon trading subsidies for carbon-intensive industries such as steel, and the expansion of the product scope covered under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). According to the revised CBAM framework, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will be extended to the maritime sector. Starting in 2027, 100% of the carbon emissions from all maritime transport entering, leaving, or operating within the EU will be included in the carbon trading scheme. Moreover, beyond carbon dioxide emissions, the European Parliament has advocated for the inclusion of other greenhouse gases such as methane within the pricing and trading systems.
Given the urgency of developing technologies for net-zero emissions, carbon neutrality, and negative emissions, nations worldwide are accelerating their efforts. Taiwan has declared that “the 2050 net-zero transition is a global goal and also Taiwan’s commitment.” Like many countries, Taiwan is pragmatically formulating its roadmap toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This course integrates the energy management system (EMS) with the practical needs and developments of industrial carbon management. By leveraging Internet of Things (IoT)-based EMS, the system enables real-time data collection from renewable energy and energy storage technologies. It incorporates real-time electricity measurement, IoT, and data analytics to support renewable energy generation forecasting. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the implementation of future carbon disclosure mechanisms—including carbon inventories and carbon footprint calculations—as well as carbon reduction and carbon neutrality strategies to meet net-zero emission objectives.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPERMINT AND THE TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS

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The widely accepted definition of sustainable development originates from the 1987 report *Our Common Future*, published by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) during the 42nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept encompasses two key principles: the sustainable use of resources and the efficient utilization of the natural assets of all ecosystems. It also emphasizes that economic development must be interlinked and self-sufficient. As such, sustainable development must integrate three essential dimensions: environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth.
        The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates—the world's seventh-largest oil exporter. The conference gathered participation from 198 countries and organizations across eight major climate-related themes. According to data released on the opening day by the World Meteorological Organization, 2023 is expected to be the warmest year on record, with a global temperature rise of 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels. The conference not only aimed to keep the global temperature rise within 1.5°C through international negotiations but also conducted the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement (a process scheduled every five years from 2023 onward) and addressed fossil fuel-related issues, particularly relevant to the host nation.
        The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted in its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), released in February 2022, that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C within the next two decades. The increasing frequency of climate hazards—such as extreme weather events, heatwaves, and biodiversity loss—poses significant threats to global energy, water, and food security, and results in the displacement of human populations and the degradation of ecological habitats. The COP26 summit of the UNFCCC also called for urgent climate actions, urging nations to halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in order to limit warming to 1.5°C and mitigate the risks of climate emergencies.
    In alignment with international efforts, Taiwan released its “2050 Net-Zero Emissions Roadmap and Strategy Guidelines” on March 30, 2022. This framework is built upon four major transitions—energy, industry, lifestyle, and society—supported by two pillars: technological R&D and climate governance. These are supplemented by twelve key strategic areas aimed at integrating inter-ministerial resources and formulating actionable plans.
     The European Union’s revised Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its transitional phase on October 1, 2023. CBAM sets regulatory standards on the carbon content of imported products. If the carbon content exceeds defined thresholds, importers are required not only to purchase carbon credits but also to pay carbon tariffs. This measure is intended to reduce global carbon emissions effectively and to prevent carbon leakage, thereby strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
    Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 necessitates a comprehensive transformation of societal lifestyles. The promotion of a “Net-Zero Green Lifestyle” begins with changes in consumption and behavior across multiple domains—including food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, entertainment, and purchasing. Through the adoption of shared economy models and sustainable consumption practices, these changes aim to reshape industrial supply chains and foster sustainable, low-carbon lifestyles that support the construction of a future net-zero living environment.
     This course integrates green energy technologies and negative emissions technologies into ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sustainability frameworks and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies. By aligning industrial low-carbon development needs with green energy deployment, energy-saving and carbon reduction technologies, and automated cultivation systems for carbon-sequestering organisms, as well as carbon credit trading mechanisms, the course aims to achieve carbon neutrality and accelerate progress toward net-zero goals in corporate sustainability practices.

INTELLIGENT MODELLING AND CONTROL IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

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INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction, along with increasing the share of renewable energy, constitutes a key focus of Taiwan’s national energy policy. The planning and implementation strategies encompass a wide array of measures, including energy conservation, energy generation, energy storage, and the integration of smart systems. These efforts aim to realize the objectives outlined in the Framework of Taiwan’s Sustainable Energy Policy, which emphasizes ensuring energy security, fostering a green economy, maintaining environmental sustainability, and promoting social equity.
Among renewable energy sources, solar photovoltaics generate more electricity during the summer months and can effectively meet peak demand, while wind power yields higher outputs during winter, thereby reducing reliance on coal-fired power generation and contributing to pollution mitigation. These characteristics align well with Taiwan's electricity consumption patterns and environmental goals. Given the relatively mature technologies of both solar and wind energy, Taiwan has prioritized their development. In recent years, the country has also actively pursued advancements in battery energy storage systems and smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency and system reliability.

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Green energy, also referred to as clean energy, denotes energy sources that do not emit pollutants during generation. A closely related concept is that of renewable energy, which refers to energy derived from naturally replenishable resources, such as hydropower, wind power, solar energy, biomass (e.g., biogas), geothermal energy, tidal energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion. According to Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Development Act, renewable energy is defined as energy derived from solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, marine (tidal) resources, non-pumped hydroelectricity, and the direct use or treatment of general domestic and industrial waste. It may also include other forms of energy recognized by the central competent authority as being sustainably exploitable.
In light of the global emphasis on climate change mitigation and the pursuit of sustainable development, green energy has emerged as a critical area of focus across nations. It has become a strategic sector within national energy planning and a frontier of international technological competition. Given that renewable energy sources are inherently inexhaustible, they have garnered increasing attention, particularly in countries facing energy scarcity. Notably, the U.S. Department of Energy recently expanded its definition of clean energy to include nuclear power.
In recent years, the global challenges posed by climate change and air pollution have intensified discussions surrounding energy and electricity generation. Against this backdrop, the substitution of fossil-fuel-based power generation with green energy sources—such as wind power, solar photovoltaics, and hydrogen-based fuel cells—has become a pressing priority for power infrastructure development across many countries.

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Annan Campus Carbon Neutrality Demonstration Factory

Annan Campus Microalgae Farming Demonstration Factory

Institute of Technology, Institute of Green Energy

Hsinta power plant

2024 21st Taiwan Power Electronics Conference and the 45th ROC Conference on Electrical Power Engineering

Our laboratory actively participated in the 2024 21st Taiwan Power Electronics Conference and the 45th ROC Conference on Electrical Power Engineering. These significant annual events bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to share insights on the latest trends in power electronics and green energy technologies.
During the conference, we presented our paper titled "Advantages and Challenges of Integrating Wind and Wave Power Generation, which explores the potential and technical barriers of hybrid renewable energy systems. The study focuses on the complementary characteristics of wind and wave energy, their impact on power stability, and the synergies in system design. Our findings sparked enthusiastic discussions among attendees and garnered significant attention.
In addition to technical presentations and paper sessions, our team engaged in extensive networking and gained valuable insights into Taiwan's ongoing energy transition, sustainable development strategies, and advancements in smart grid technologies. The conference provided a fruitful experience that will further enhance our future research and collaborations between academia and industry.

Japan-Taiwan Youth Exchange Tour to Japan

In March 2025, a graduate student from our laboratory participated in the "JENESYS 2024 Energy Delegation to Japan," sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and co-organized by the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research and the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association. Centered on the development of renewable energy and hydrogen energy, the program provided in-depth insights into Japan's energy transition policies and technological practices, offering significant inspiration and complementary perspectives for the laboratory's ongoing research in solar and wind energy forecasting, energy storage optimization, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system design, and microgrid control strategies.
The delegation focused on the renewable energy transformation achievements in Fukushima Prefecture, including visits to the Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute (FREA) and the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R). FREA features a comprehensive testing platform for solar modules, wind turbines, and energy storage systems, showcasing a complete process from experimental validation to technology demonstration. These capabilities offer valuable reference points for the laboratory’s efforts in renewable energy system modeling and deployment. FH2R, on the other hand, presents an integrated system for hydrogen production via water electrolysis powered by renewable energy, along with hydrogen storage and utilization technologies. This facility is highly relevant to the laboratory’s research on multi-energy complementary control and the integration of hydrogen energy into microgrids.The University of Tokyo also introduced the latest advancements in perovskite solar cell technology, which further broadened the laboratory’s research horizon in the application of high-efficiency photovoltaic materials and performance optimization of building-integrated solar systems. In addition, site visits to Japanese energy enterprises such as JERA, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) provided critical insights into the forward-looking technological roadmaps, application scenarios, and system integration frameworks of the energy industry.Beyond technical investigations, the itinerary also covered topics related to environmental resilience and circular utilization, including a visit to the Meguro Incineration Plant. The plant’s waste heat recovery power generation and pollution control technologies offered valuable inspiration for the laboratory’s research on urban energy recovery mechanisms and thermal energy reuse strategies.
Through this delegation, the participating student not only gained a comprehensive understanding of Japan’s cutting-edge developments and demonstration sites in renewable and hydrogen energy applications, but also brought back practical insights to enrich the laboratory’s core research work. The visit significantly enhanced the laboratory’s comprehension of pathways toward net-zero emissions, distributed energy systems, and sustainable urban development. Moreover, it highlighted the potential for deepening collaboration with international academic and technological institutions, reflecting the laboratory’s commitment to integrating theoretical research with practical applications and cultivating a global research perspective.

福島可再生能源研究所（FREA）

福島氫能源研究領域（FH2R）

JERA(日本最大的發電公司)

The University of Tokyo

AI Green Energy Blueprint x Net-Zero Future Symposium

On April 18, 2025, a graduate student from our laboratory participated in the "AI Green Energy Blueprint x Net-Zero Future" Energy Storage Symposium organized by TrendForce. The event focused on the application of intelligent energy technologies in corporate sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies. Key topics included AI-driven energy management, green power certificate systems, and smart energy storage solutions, offering valuable insights for our lab’s research in microgrid and renewable energy system integration.
The symposium brought together experts from industry, government, and academia to explore practical applications and current policy developments in smart energy. Highlights included discussions on behind-the-meter and end-user energy storage, grid flexibility enhancement, and AI-driven energy optimization strategies. Of particular note were presentations on Advantech’s intelligent energy platform and the integrated storage system technologies developed by Yungyu Intelligent, which provided practical reference for our work in load control and distributed energy resource (DER) management in microgrids.
Additionally, in-depth analysis of Taiwan’s renewable energy certificate (T-REC) system and its quantitative role in corporate ESG evaluations further enriched our understanding of green power trading and carbon credit conversion processes.

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INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPERMINT AND THE TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS

INTELLIGENT MODELLING AND CONTROL IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Visit Highlights

Annan Campus Carbon Neutrality Demonstration Factory

Annan Campus Microalgae Farming Demonstration Factory

Institute of Technology, Institute of Green Energy

Hsinta power plant

2024 21st Taiwan Power Electronics Conference and the 45th ROC Conference on Electrical Power Engineering

Japan-Taiwan Youth Exchange Tour to Japan

AI Green Energy Blueprint x Net-Zero Future Symposium

Certification Spotlight

Certified Electricity Trading Platform Professionals

Net-Zero Carbon Emission Planning Administrator

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