TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — National Central University and Taipower announced Friday a partnership to build a campus microgrid that ensures stable power.
The memorandum of understanding covers cooperation on energy storage technology and automated power dispatch, per CNA. NCU said the project will strengthen campus energy security while supporting Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero emissions goals.
The system will be developed by a team led by electrical engineering professor Chen Cheng-i (陳正一). The modular microgrid can switch to an independent “island mode” during grid disruptions, allowing campus laboratories to maintain operations for more than four hours.
NCU said the design follows Taipower standards for grid-connected energy storage and includes detailed power flow and harmonic analyses to ensure stability. The university said the project marks a step toward microgrid deployment and could support Taiwan’s industries through modular power solutions.
NCU President Hsiao Shu-san (蕭述三) said the school aims to combine energy conservation with technological innovation. He said the project will help address power supply challenges during Taiwan’s energy transition.
Taipower also signed similar agreements with National Changhua University of Education and National Sun Yat-sen University, with deployment expected in mid-2027.
