Number of Innovative Programs in Energy and Climate Change

     National Chiayi University (NCYU) has implemented more than five innovative programs in Energy and Climate Change, integrating renewable energy, smart management, and community participation:

1. Green Hydrogen Demonstration Station / Green Hydrogen–Oxygen Agriculture Integration Program – A container-based system combining solar PV, AEM water electrolysis, and fuel cell technologies to co-produce hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen is utilized in aquaculture aeration and greenhouse cultivation, while the hydrogen is reconverted into electricity, forming a zero-carbon circular model of “production–storage–reuse.”

2. Energy Diagnostic Center (EDC) – A student-led innovative program offering professional energy-saving diagnostics for schools and enterprises. Students measure lighting, chillers, and boilers, analyze electricity data, and propose energy-efficiency improvements, combining academic learning with practical carbon-reduction experience.

3. Desilting Project for the Detention Pond – An on-campus ecological engineering initiative restoring sedimented detention ponds to enhance rainwater retention and cooling effects. This project serves as a nature-based solution that mitigates flood risk and improves microclimate resilience against climate change.

4. Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System (AirBox) – A smart IoT-based system installed in classrooms and laboratories to continuously monitor CO₂, PM₂.₅, and temperature/humidity. Real-time alerts are integrated into the ISO 50001 energy management dashboard to optimize ventilation, improve indoor comfort, and reduce unnecessary power consumption.

5. Smart Water Resource Management and Innovative Water-Saving Technology Project – A comprehensive digital platform integrating data transmission, storage, and visualization for campus water systems. The system features instant alerts, a mobile app (Android/iOS), and rainwater harvesting integration to prevent leakage and reduce energy use for pumping.

     These programs demonstrate NCYU’s integrated innovation in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, and climate adaptation. They showcase technological advancement, student engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration—fully aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), while serving as replicable models for sustainable campus development.