R & D Planning Office - Introduction
Business Introduction
The R&D Office is responsible for the strategic planning and management of research and experimental operations, as well as driving the overall operational improvement and management innovation within the Institute. We actively promote domestic and international cooperation and exchanges, assisting TPC in achieving its goals of sustainable operation, energy transition anda stable power supply.
R & D Planning Office - Highlights
R&D Management
To address the challenges of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and driving energy transition, TPRI focuses on three core R&D pillars: "Net-Zero Transition," "Digital Transformation," and "Resilience Adaptation." The R&D Office utilizes the R&D management process to ensure quality control at every stage. We strategically allocate our R&D investment portfolio, with 50% dedicated to cutting-edge technology research and 50% to operational needs. This approach bridges the gap between research and practical application, thereby maximizing R&D benefits.
Each phase of R&D Management.
A strategic R&D investment portfolio.
2035 Taiwan Power Foresight Scenario Planning Research
This research employs scenario planning and the modified Delphi method to identify critical 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 technologies. These efforts support the company in reaching its net-zero carbon reduction objectives by constructing the Net-Zero pathway and strategic blueprints centered on three key issues.
Research methods of 2035 Taiwan Power Foresight Scenario Planning Research.
Enhancing R&D Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
As TPC faces the challenges of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and navigating the power industry's transformation, external stakeholders are increasingly focusing on TPC's R&D resource allocation and outcome effectiveness. To enhance recognition of TPC's R&D performance, this research analyzes international power industry performance indicators and compiles internal and external opinions and consensus. We aim to optimize current R&D Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through systematic management, providing a comprehensive overview of R&D achievements and highlighting the unique value of TPC's R&D efforts.
Types of Key Performance Indicators(KPIs).
Innovation Strategy
1. Establish a structured innovation incubation framework
In response to the 2050 net-zero emissions target and the evolving challenges of energy transition, power companies have numerous opportunities to optimize existing businesses or develop innovative services. This project leverages the concept of an open innovation ecosystem, integrating external knowledge and resources to accelerate internal technology commercialization and entrepreneurial capabilities. Concurrently, we are refining our company's relevant innovation and entrepreneurship systems, gradually building a robust culture of innovation and intrapreneurship.
Institutionalization of innovation and entrepreneurship systems.
Group photo of TPC’S 2022 POWER STARTUP.
2. Issue Management
By managing critical issues through structured issue management, we enhance interdepartmental collaboration and improve overall operational performance. 
Mechanism of issue management
R & D Planning Office - International and Domestic Engagement
Enhancing International Engagement
1. Promote Collaborative Exchange and Expand International Horizons
We actively promote international R&D collaboration and knowledge exchange by partnering with leading global research institutions, including the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Bloomberg NEF (BNEF), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the International Electric Research Exchange (IERE), and the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI). These efforts enable us to align with global power industry developments and accurately capture the pulse of the industry.
TPRI actively collaborates with international research organizations to stay abreast of global power industry trends.
2. Working with the ECCT to Build a Blueprint for Energy Transition
Since 2021, TPC and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) have held 17 exchange meetings, covering critical topics such as energy, sustainable finance, energy storage, green procurement/certificates, electric vehicles, and smart cities. In 2023, the two parties collaboratively published the ‘Paving the Way to Net Zero Power Report’, which synthesizes international experiences from over 10 countries, including France, Germany, Japan, and the United States. The report outlines policy viewpoints and solutions for energy development based on four perspectives: "Policy Context," "Supply Side," "Grid Side," and "Demand Side." Involving consultations with 20 organizations—including representative offices and key corporate members—this initiative underscores a shared commitment to defining a clear roadmap for the power sector's net-zero transition.
TPC and the ECCT jointly hosted several forums and co-published the ‘Paving the Way to Net Zero Power Report’ in 2023.
3.2025TPC - EPRI Forum: Digital Transformation and LCRI Project
In response to the rapid global energy transition, TPC officially joined the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) under the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in May 2024. Subsequently, TPC and EPRI collaboratively hosted the 'TPC-EPRI Forum: Digital Transformation and LCRI Project' on July 30–31, 2025. The event brought together senior EPRI executives, various industry experts, and nearly 100 TPC leaders and professionals. Discussions centered on critical topics such as the importance of co-location of AI data centers with power sources, global energy transition trends, grid resilience, digital transformation, and the application of AI. This collaboration underscores TPC’s proactive approach to fostering international partnerships and accelerating R&D in low-carbon technologies.
EPRI senior leadership, academic experts, and TPC executives convened for the '2025 TPC - EPRI Forum: Digital Transformation and LCRI Project ' to discuss critical topics.
Enhancing Internal and External Engagement
1. Taiwan Innotech Expo 2025
Atthe Taiwan Innotech Expo 2025, TPC showcased five patented technologies in the "Invention Competition," including "Method for Preparing Porous Denitrification Catalyst," "Renewable Energy Map Geographic Information System," "Method for Turbine Blade Crack Structure Repairs," "Three-Terminal Power Line Fault Location and Correction System and Computer Readable Storage Medium" and "Portable Home Power Supply Unit and Localized Power Supply System". Under the theme of "Energy Transition," TPC further presented "Rapid Deployment of Wind Power Forecasting Technology" and "TPCreative Reuse Project for Retired Electrical Materials." These innovative technologies demonstrate that TPC possesses the technical foresight and the concept of sustainability.
TPC highlights innovative research and technologies at the 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo.
2. Organize a "Carbon-Free Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation Technology Press Conference"
To achieve "zero-carbon electricity," transitioning from low-carbon to zero-carbon energy is pivotal, with the "shift from coal to gas" serving as a primary driver of the energy transition. A key innovation is "carbon-free hydrogen co-firing" technology, which utilizes clean hydrogen produced via methane pyrolysis (natural gas cracking) for power and industrial applications. On November 14, 2023, TPC and Academia Sinica jointly held a press conference at TPRI’s Shulin Campus, showcasing the results of this technology and marking a milestone in Taiwan's hydrogen energy development.
TPC and Academia Sinica jointly hosted a press conference for the ‘Carbon-Free Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation Technology’ in 2023, showcasing the latest achievements in hydrogen energy.