National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) systematically extends its expertise in energy efficiency and clean energy to the community and industry through a diverse outreach system.
At the community level, it promotes a "Green Friendly Consumption" project to encourage the use of reusables and supports student-led festivals that educate the public on resource recycling and conservation.
NCKU promotes community engagement in clean energy and carbon reduction through innovative bioenergy and sustainable agriculture programs. At its Annan Campus, NCKU operates a 300-ton microalgae cultivation pond, a pilot-scale flue gas CO₂ capture site, and a bio-refinery platform demonstrating microalgae’s dual benefits in carbon sequestration and wastewater purification. This technology, applied in Pingtung’s environmental restoration project, effectively reduces COD, BOD, SS, and NH₃-N, improving local ecosystems while advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. NCKU also collaborates with local farmers to produce biochar from sorghum stalks, reducing agricultural waste and enhancing soil carbon retention. Through outreach activities such as the “Net-Zero Farming Promotion Program,” the university educates local communities on carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable land use, fostering regional sustainability and low-carbon innovation.
Through these multifaceted initiatives, NCKU disseminates sustainable energy practices, playing a pivotal role in driving Taiwan’s transition to a clean energy future.
Local community outreach for energy efficiency
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NCKU's Local Community Outreach for Energy Efficiency
- Creating the Best Practice Field for Green Living
To integrate energy conservation awareness into the community, NCKU has partnered with Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank to launch the "Green Friendly Consumption" project. Using the campus and surrounding neighborhoods as a practical field, this initiative employs a reward system to encourage students, faculty, and local residents to use their own reusable cups. This approach significantly reduces the substantial energy consumed in manufacturing and disposing of single-use products. It is not only a direct outreach effort to the local community but also a tangible way to implement energy efficiency concepts into daily life, successfully establishing a sustainable living circle.- Microalgae Carbon Capture and Bioenergy Demonstration: NCKU Promotes Sustainable Agriculture
NCKU’s Annan Campus hosts a microalgae cultivation and biorefinery platform showcasing CO₂ capture and wastewater purification. The project supports Pingtung’s environmental restoration and sustainable aviation fuel research. NCKU also helps local farmers produce biochar to enhance soil carbon retention and sustainable agriculture, advancing low-carbon education and community net-zero transition.- NCKU and Kun Shan University Co-launch the “iPAS Net-Zero Carbon Planner” Certification Program to Cultivate Interdisciplinary Net-Zero Talent
NCKU’s Carbon Neutral Next Generation Hub, in collaboration with Kun Shan University’s Green Energy Research Center, offers the iPAS Net-Zero Carbon Planner Certification Program. The course provides theoretical and practical training in net-zero planning and carbon inventory for industry professionals, faculty, and students from diverse disciplines. By integrating academic and industry expertise, the program strengthens participants’ skills in carbon management and sustainability, fostering cross-university collaboration and advancing professional capacity for Taiwan’s low-carbon transition.- NCKU Promotes Net-Zero Education
NCKU offers a variety of net-zero and carbon reduction courses, including both in-person and online learning options, providing opportunities for the public to pursue self-directed education.