To assist Taiwan's industries in their net-zero transition, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has established a comprehensive service ecosystem, driven by its Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy. This center acts as a hub, focusing on smart grids, offshore wind, and low-carbon circular technologies.
NCKU’s hands-on approach includes establishing joint R&D centers with industry leaders, such as with Lite-On Technology for smart grids and with China Steel to develop low-carbon, hydrogen-based ironmaking processes. Furthermore, the university hosts ESG technology matchmaking events and leads a national-level hub for green technology talent, offering direct technical support to key enterprises.
Through these diverse channels—from specialized research centers and deep industry collaborations to broad matchmaking platforms—NCKU effectively translates its academic R&D into tangible industrial services, playing a pivotal role in driving Taiwan's sustainable energy transformation.
NCKU’s hands-on approach includes establishing joint R&D centers with industry leaders, such as with Lite-On Technology for smart grids and with China Steel to develop low-carbon, hydrogen-based ironmaking processes. Furthermore, the university hosts ESG technology matchmaking events and leads a national-level hub for green technology talent, offering direct technical support to key enterprises.
Through these diverse channels—from specialized research centers and deep industry collaborations to broad matchmaking platforms—NCKU effectively translates its academic R&D into tangible industrial services, playing a pivotal role in driving Taiwan's sustainable energy transformation.
- Research Center for Energy Technology
NCKU's "Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy" (RCETS) is the university's core unit for providing industries with energy efficiency and clean energy services. The center focuses on forward-looking fields such as smart grids, offshore wind power, and low-carbon circular technologies. Through close academia-industry collaboration and technology promotion, RCETS directly translates its research and development achievements into practical energy conservation and carbon reduction solutions for industries, embodying the university's commitment to serving local industries and driving the energy transition.- NCKU and Lite-On Technology Inaugurate "Lite-On-NCKU Joint R&D Center" to Actively Expand into Emerging Fields and Develop Industry-Ready Talent
NCKU and Lite-On Technology have established the "Lite-On-NCKU Joint R&D Center," an exemplary model of the university providing direct energy efficiency services to the industry. This center focuses on cutting-edge areas like smart grids and power electronics, aiming to develop more efficient energy conversion and management technologies. Through this collaborative platform, NCKU transforms its top-tier research capabilities into tangible contributions that help the industry enhance energy efficiency and advance clean energy applications, working towards a shared vision of a sustainable smart city.- NCKU hosts the "ESG Academia-Industry Technology Matchmaking and Showcase Event"
To accelerate the green transformation of industries, NCKU hosts the "ESG Academia-Industry Technology Matchmaking and Showcase Event." This platform serves as a direct energy efficiency service provided by the university to the industry. Focusing on decarbonization and the circular economy, the event features technologies such as microalgae-based carbon fixation and waste-to-resource solutions. It offers businesses concrete pathways for energy conservation and clean production, representing a key initiative where the university leverages its R&D strengths to serve industry and promote the energy transition.- NCKU collaborates with steel industry leader China Steel on the "Blast Furnace Low-Carbon Ironmaking Technology Development" project
To assist in the transformation of Taiwan's high-energy-consumption industries, NCKU engages in deep collaboration with steel industry leader China Steel on the "Blast Furnace Low-Carbon Ironmaking Technology Development" project. This alliance is a prime example of the university directly providing energy efficiency and clean process services. By developing advanced technologies like hydrogen-based steelmaking, NCKU offers the steel industry tangible decarbonization solutions, helping it move towards its 2050 net-zero emissions target and demonstrating the university's critical role in serving industry through cutting-edge research.- NCKU established the "Hub for Industrial Green, Low-Carbon Technology, and Talent Cultivation”
To help industries transition toward net-zero, NCKU has taken the lead in establishing the "Hub for Industrial Green, Low-Carbon Technology, and Talent Cultivation." This initiative directly serves key domestic industries such as Taipower and China Steel by providing technical support for energy efficiency improvement, industrial decarbonization, and clean energy applications. By integrating academic resources to offer concrete solutions, this hub serves as a crucial platform for the university to deliver energy efficiency services to local industries and drive a sustainable transformation.- NCKU Industrial Sustainability Development Center Provides Diversified Sustainability Services for Enterprises
In response to industry needs, NCKU offers a wide range of services through professional guidance, training, and integrated programs, striving to be a strategic partner that supports corporate sustainability and drives innovation.