Business Introduction
We are responsible for the strategic planning and management of research and experimental business, and the overall operation improvement and management innovation within the Institute, and actively promote domestic and international cooperation and exchanges, assist TPC in achieving the goals of sustainable operation, energy transformation and creating growth advantages.

Highlights

【R&D Management】
To address the challenges of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and driving energy transition, our company focuses on three core R&D pillars: "Net-Zero Carbon Emissions," "Stable Power Supply," and "Digital Transformation." Our division utilizes the R&D management process to ensure quality control at every stage of the R&D management process. We strategically allocate our R&D investment portfolio, with 50% dedicated to cutting-edge technology research and 50% to meeting operational needs. This approach facilitates the practical application of R&D technologies and maximizes R&D benefits.

【2035 Foresight Scenario Planning Research】
To achieve the 2050 net-zero emissions target, this research employs scenario planning and the Delphi method to identify factors influencing carbon reduction goals. This approach enables us to develop plausible 2035 power and energy application scenarios for our company and explore critical future trends and demands in advanced power industry technologies, thereby supporting the company in reaching its net-zero carbon reduction objectives.

【Enhancing R&D Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 】
Facing the challenges of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the innovative transformation of the power industry, there is increasing external scrutiny regarding Taipower's utilization of R&D resources and the effectiveness of its outcomes. To facilitate recognition and affirmation of Taipower's R&D project performance, this research collects and observes international power industry performance indicators and compiles internal and external opinions and consensus. We aim to optimize the company's current R&D key indicators through systematic management methods, thereby presenting a comprehensive overview of R&D achievements and showcasing distinctive R&D value.

                      

【Innovation Strategy】
I. Establish a structured innovation incubation framework
In response to the 2050 net-zero emissions target and the rising energy transition challenges, power companies have numerous opportunities to optimize existing businesses or develop innovative new services. This project leverages the concept of an open innovation ecosystem, incorporating external knowledge and innovative resources to foster internal technical commercialization and entrepreneurial capabilities. Concurrently, we are developing and refining our company's relevant innovation and entrepreneurship systems, gradually building our innovation and entrepreneurial capacity and culture.

II. Issue Management
By managing critical issues through structured issue management, we enhance interdepartmental collaboration and improve overall operational performance.

 International Collaboration and Internal/External Communication

【Enhance International Partnerships】
I. Promote Collaborative Exchange and Expand International Horizons
We actively promote international R&D collaboration and information exchange activities, engaging with leading global research institutions such as CRIEPI, BNEF, EPRI, AESIEAP, MIT, IERE, and KERI. This effort enables us to align with international power industry development trends and accurately capture the pulse of emerging trends.

II. Release the " Paving the Way to Net Zero Power Report "
In response to the 2050 net-zero emissions target, Taipower and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) established a communication platform in 2021 to facilitate the exchange of experiences and technologies. In December 2023, Taipower and ECCT jointly published the "Paving the Way to Net Zero Power Report," which covers topics such as carbon neutrality strategies, hydrogen energy development and co-firing technologies, and electric vehicles and other green energy issues. The report also presents policy perspectives and solutions for energy development, demonstrating the collaborative efforts of both parties in exploring net-zero transition directions and pathways to achieve net-zero power.

III. Energy Hub Exchange Workshop
Following the joint publication of the "Paving the Way to Net Zero Power Report" with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) in 2023, Taipower further strengthened its international collaborations in May 2024 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on Clean Energy Transition and holding a seminar on net-zero trends and technologies. Taipower has also aligned itself with global standards by joining the Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), an organization under EPRI, to jointly engage in the research and development of low-carbon and zero-carbon energy technologies, accelerating the development of advanced carbon reduction pathways.

【Improve Internal and External Communication】
I. Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024
Taipower is participating in the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo under the theme "Building a Future Zero-Carbon Island." Showcasing innovative microgrid applications ranging from households to communities and offshore islands, Taipower is highlighting three key technology areas: "Green Island Truly Green," "Kinmen University Smart Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Application Case," and "Smart Home Innovative Applications."

II. Organize a "Carbon-Free Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation Technology Press Conference"
To achieve the goal of "zero-carbon electricity," transitioning from low-carbon to zero-carbon energy sources is crucial, with "increasing gas and reducing coal" being a key driver of energy transformation. The "carbon-free hydrogen co-firing" technology, which utilizes clean hydrogen obtained from natural gas cracking, can be applied to power generation and industrial use. On November 14, 2023, Taipower and Academia Sinica jointly held the "Carbon-Free Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation Technology Press Conference" at Taipower's Comprehensive Research Institute Shulin Campus, showcasing the interim technological application results and marking a milestone in Taiwan's hydrogen energy technology development.