Corporate Cultural Inputs and Public Welfare
The power industry has played a key role in driving domestic industrial and economic development. Taipower has not only provided Taiwan with a continuous supply of energy but has also contributed to the creation of tangible historical sites and intangible collective memories. In response to evolving societal development and growing awareness of cultural preservation, Taipower has transitioned from a purely development-oriented model to one that incorporates cultural conservation and creative thinking. The Company actively promotes the humanities and public welfare, using culture as a bridge to engage with the public and shape its image as a civicly-minded enterprise.
Cultural Contributions
In 2016, Taipower began inventoriying and preserving non-butilding cultural assets as part of its responsibility to ensure historical preservation and sustainable operations. A Cultural Heritage Preservation and Maintenance Task Force was established, chaired by the Vice President of Strategy and Administration. Through "Cultural Heritage Preservation Planning Meetings," the task force undertakes preservation, research, and public engagement. Following the principle of "research and archive first, display and exchange later," Taipower adopted a phased and flexible approach. Annual surveys of historical documents and oral history interviews are conducted to collect, preserve, and exhibit Taiwan's electric power heritage, thereby promoting resource sharing and revitalization, and fulfilling corporate social responsibility.
Promotion of Popular Science Education on Energy
"Smart Hands-on Electricity Generation" – At Taipower D/S ONE
Taipower established D/S ONE, Taiwan's first renewable energy exhibition center, which is integrated with a distribution substation and the Banqiao three-rail skywalk. Redesigned in accordance with international standards, the center aims to become the most influential renewable energy education site in the country. As of the end of 2024, the center had received over 330,000 visitors and was honored with the LINE BizSolutions Award for "Best ESG Contribution of the Year."
In 2024, D/S ONE continued to promote campus outreach, inter-museum exchanges, branded exhibitions, and popular science experiences. Four Powerlab events were held, attracting over 200 parents and children. The center also upgraded its VR equipment and launched a new "Hydropower Plant Green Energy Flight" VR experience. In mid-December, D/S ONE hosted an anniversary special exhibition and networking event titled Reservoir of the Future, providing an immersive educational experience.
Taipower's Public Welfare and Sponsorship Commitment
Taipower supports Taiwan's economic development while promoting mutual prosperity within society by actively investing in cultural, artistic, and public welfare initiatives as part of its corporate social responsibility. As power infrastructure may affect local environments, Taipower fosters strong community re lations through neighborhood engagement efforts. These includeemergency relief, support for low-income households, welfare for the elderly and persons with disabilities, and educational and cultural programs. In 2024, approximately 4,600 neighborhood care cases were handled, with around NT$100 million in subsidies provided.
2024 Lantern of the Heart Thousand-Step Prayer Walk:Lighting the Way for Coexistence
In 2024, Taipower continued to use repurposed transformer magnetic sleeves to create the "Lantern of the Heart" as a symbol of sustainability. The event combined energy and environmental education, cultural heritage, and community participation through a ritual at Zhinan Temple.
Seeds of Hope:The Hope Cultivation Project
Since 2005, Taipower has offered summer job opportunities to underprivileged indigenous college students from Taitung, Hualien, and Pingtung. In 2024, 58 students participated, serving 350 schoolchildren. The program fosters both student development and community engagement and encourages participants to give back to their hometowns.
End-of-Year Care Program for Elderly Living Alone
Since 2005, Taipower has hosted Lunar New Year gatherings for elderly individuals living alone. Activities include gift deliveries and shopping assistance. Traditional group meals, suspended for three years due to COVID-19, resumed in 2024. On January 25, Taipower, the One Grain Foundation, and Taitung Christian Hospital jointly held an event for 134 seniors, while Taipower units across Taiwan conducted similar care programs, benefiting over 5,000 elderly participants.
Reading Promotion: The Firefly Children's Reading Project
Since 2007, Taipower has partnered with the One Grain Foundation and Taitung Christian Hospital to address the lack of educational resources for rural children in Taitung. The program includes tutoring classes, mobile libraries, summer reading camps, and year-end gatherings. On December 29, 2024, 120 students from eight tutoring sites in Taitung and Hualien joined the Firefly Year-End Talent Showcase at the Canaan Senior Care Center, where they performed and completed intergenerational team challenges with elders and teachers. The event received positive media coverage and promoted community learning.