Main Theme: Towards Net-Zero: Strategies and Innovations in the Power Industry
To meet the challenges of a world moving toward net-zero emissions, the power industry must accelerate the adoption of innovative strategies. This conference will focus on how low-carbon technologies, digital transformation, smart energy management, and renewable energy integration can drive industry-wide change. It will also explore ways to maintain the resilience and stability of power systems in the face of extreme climate conditions. Topics such as circular economy practices and sustainability in the energy sector are also key, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance resource efficiency. Participants will share the latest advancements, innovations, and policy trends to contribute to the global net-zero transition, driving the sustainable development of future energy systems.
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is intended for experts actively involved in the selected themes, from IERE members and non-members, as well as all those interested in the evolution of the electrical power industry and the technology development and business development opportunities associated to this evolution. IERE and TPC will invite prominent speakers for keynote speeches.
Program
Presentation Slides
Abstracts and Presentation Slides can be downloaded here. (ID/Password is required. Only Participants and IERE members) Items not yet posted will be uploaded as they become available.
Registration and Welcome Reception (In the evening)
17:30– Registration
18:00–21:00 Welcome Reception
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
2025 IERE-TPC Taipei Net-Zero Workshop (Day 1)
08:00–08:30 Registration
08:30–12:00 Plenary Opening Sessions
12:00–14:00 Lunch
14:00–17:30 Afternoon Sessions
19:00–21:00 Official Dinner
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2025 IERE-TPC Taipei Net-Zero Workshop (Day 2)
08:30–10:30 Special Session
10:30–11:30 Forenoon Sessions
11:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–14:50 Afternoon Sessions and Plenary Conclusion Session
Friday, December 5, 2025
09:00–14:30 Technical Tour (Optional)
Program
Please note that the session structure and list of speakers are subject to change based on submitted contributions. Technical Sessions 2 and 3 have been swapped for scheduling purposes; however, the session content remains unchanged. Technical Session 5 has also been canceled due to a lack of presentation applications.
Welcome Reception May 26, 2025 18:00–21:00
Opening Session May 27, 2025 08:30–11:20
Opening Address
Munib AMIN (IERE Chair)
Welcome Speech
Nien-Mien CHUNG (General Manager, Taiwan Power Research Institute, TPC, Taiwan)
Keynote Speeches
SHIBATA Yoshiaki (Senior Research Director, Clean Energy Unit, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan)
Shiu-Wu CHAU (Professor and Department Chair of Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Chan-Nan LU (Professor of Electrical Engineering Department, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan)
Chih-Sheng CHANG (Deputy General Manager, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan)
Special Session May 28, 2025 08:30–09:45
Theme: Towards Net-Zero: Strategies and Innovations in the Power Industry
Technical Session May 27, 2025 14:00–17:30
Session 1 Innovations in Low-Carbon Technologies
As the global shift towards net-zero intensifies, low-carbon technology innovation is pivotal in driving the energy sector forward. This session highlights advancements in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and ammonia power generation, and the integration of renewable energy sources like geothermal, wind, and solar energy.
Potential topics include: ・Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) ・Hydrogen and Ammonia in Power Sector ・Geothermal Energy ・Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy ・Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Session 2 Smart Energy Management and Optimization
Efficient energy management is crucial for maximizing the use of available resources. This session explores smart grid technologies, energy efficiency practices, and demand response, including the role of advanced energy management systems (xEMS), predictive analytics, and virtual power plants (VPP) in optimizing energy distribution.
Potential topics include: ・Smart GridEnergy Efficiency ・Demand Response ・Predictive AnalyticsEnergy Dispatch ・Deep Energy Saving ・xEMS ・Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
Special Session May 28, 2025 08:30–09:45
Theme: Featured Company Overviews, Strategies, and Roadmaps etc.
Munib AMIN (E.ON, Germany)
Hsiao-Wei CHEN (Director of R&D Planning Office, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan)
Ingo BIRNKRAUT (Director Strategic Development, Strategic Development Department, RWE Generation SE, Germany)
Technical Session May 28, 2025 10:30–14:50
Session 3 Resilience and Stability of Power Systems under Extreme Climate Conditions
Increasingly frequent extreme weather events challenge power systems, requiring new approaches to ensure resilience and stability. This session focuses on strategies for enhancing grid resilience and system stability, including disaster recovery and the use of advanced energy storage systems and distributed energy resources.
Potential topics include: ・Grid Resilience ・System Stability ・Disaster Recovery ・Energy Storage Systems ・Microgrids ・Distributed Energy Resources ・Grid Hardening ・Predictive Maintenance ・Natural Disaster Prediction and Management
Session 4 Environmental Sustainability Practices in the Power Industry(Canceled)
To reduce the environmental impact of power generation, this session covers key sustainability topics such as circular economy principles, sustainable supply chain management, waste-to-energy initiatives, and the adoption of green energy policies and practices to minimize the industry’s carbon footprint.
Potential topics include: ・Circular Economy ・Sustainable Supply Chain ・Carbon Footprint ・Waste-to-Energy ・Green Energy Policy ・Green Building and Sustainable Construction Engineering
Session 5 Digital Transformation and AI Applications in Power Systems (Canceled)
This session explores how digital technologies—including AI analytics, digital twin technology, IoT, automation, and advanced telecommunications and robotics—are transforming the power industry to enhance efficiency and optimize operations.
Potential topics include: ・AI Analytics ・Digital TwinInternet of Things (IOT) ・Data-Driven Operations ・Automation ・Advanced Telecommunications ・Robotic Technology
Poster Session May 28, 2025 (Canceled)
Closing Remarks May 28, 2025 14:50–15:00
Nien-Mien CHUNG (General Manager, Taiwan Power Research Institute, TPC, Taiwan)
TAKEI Katsuhito (Secretary General, IERE)
Technical Tour (Optional)
Visiting TPC’s Hydroelectric power plants May 29, 2025
09:00 Gathering at the Taipei Marriott Hotel Lobby Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 60 minutes
10:00 Visit Xiaochukeng Power Plant (40 minutes) Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 15 minutes
10:55 Visit Xindian River Basin Hydropower Heritage Museum (25 minutes) Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 10 minutes
11:30 Visit Gueishan Power Plant (30 minutes) Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 20 minutes
12:20 Lunch at Indigenous Cuisine (70 minutes)
13:30 Leave for Taipei Marriott Hotel Bus Transfer: 60 minutes
14:30 Arrive at Taipei Marriott Hotel
The itinerary time may change due to different traffic, weather, or unforeseen conditions, circumstances.
Xiaochukeng Power Plant
The Xiaochukeng Hydroelectric Power Plant, completed in 1909, is the oldest existing hydroelectric power plant in Taiwan. Although the turbines were updated in 1991, the original three waterwheel generators have been preserved as part of the cultural heritage, witnessing the history of electricity development in Taiwan.
Panoramic view of the Xiaochukeng Power Plant
Xindian River Basin Hydropower Heritage Museum
The highlight of the museum is a collection of nearly 30 tools and handwritten documents used in power plants during the 1950s and 1960s. For example, there is a duty log from 1953 written by the operators of the Wulai Power Plant, who endured the sweltering environment and high-decibel noise from the machines. This log records daily weather, dispatch communications, and power generation data. Additionally, when the Wulai Power Plant acquired its second unit in 1954 with support from U.S. aid funds, a handwritten installation log was also preserved. Another notable item is a vinyl record recorded by the fifth director of the Wulai Power Plant, Ye Shanxun, who returned from studying in the United States in 1967 and used his spare time to teach English to the staff.
View of the Xindian River Basin Hydropower Heritage Museum
Gueishan Power Plant
Built in 1941 during the Japanese colonial period, the Gueishan Power Plant was originally known as the New Guishan Power Plant. After the Nationalist government took over Taiwan, it was renamed the Gueishan Power Plant. Today, it serves as the administrative center for five power plants under its jurisdiction and has been designated as a historical building by the New Taipei City Government.
View of the Gueishan Power Plant
For Speakers
Call for Presentations (Closed)
Abstract Submission: No later than February 17, 2025 Abstract Submission Due Date Extended to March 17, 2025
You are kindly invited to submit abstracts for the Oral Session or Poster Session for the 2025 Taipei Net-Zero Workshop by email.
Session 2.Resilience and Stability of Power Systems under Extreme Climate Conditions
Session 3.Smart Energy Management and Optimization
Session 4.Environmental Sustainability Practices in the Power Industry
Session 5.Digital Transformation and AI Applications in Power Systems (Canceled)
Speakers are requested to submit their presentation (PowerPoint) file. *Session structure is subject to change according to the submission of contributions. *There is a possibility we ask you to change from Oral Session to Poster Session in accordance with the number of submission of abstracts. *Abstract will be posted on the IERE website and open to the public. *Presentation Slides will be posted on the IERE website and open to IERE members and Workshop participants. * The official language of the IERE Workshop is English.
Submission Items and Deadlines
For Presentation
Speakers are requested to contact IERE Central Office by email. Deadline of submission items for speakers is as follows:
1. Abstract & Speaker‘s Information (Format 3)
Deadline February 17, 2025 Due Date Extended to March 17, 2025
Details * Abstract will be uploaded to the IERE website and open to the public. * The official language of the IERE Forum is English.
Details * Presentation Slides will be uploaded to the IERE website and open to IERE members and Workshop participants. If you do not wish to have your presentation slides made public, please contact the IERE Central Office. * The official language of the IERE Workshop is English.
Submit to Please send Presentation Slides (PowerPoint file) in any format Email: register(at)iere.jp [Please substitute (at) with @]
For Registration
Please refer to Submission Items and Deadlines on the Register page.
Rooms of the Taipei Marriott Hotel at special rate of NTD 6,700* per night (included breakfast at hotel restaurant, excluded taxes and services ) has been available for conference participants between May 26-29, 2025. If rooms are available, you may stay before or after the conference at a special rate. The reservation cutoff date is May 13, 2025. Here’s your reservation link you can use to make reservations: Book your group rate for 2025 IERE-TPC Taipei Net-Zero Workshop (Closed)
* Please make reservations as early as possible if you need. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis. ** Please be sure to read cancellation policy of the form before application.
The online reservation site has reached the maximum number of reservations and has been closed. If you wish to make a reservation at the same special group rate thereafter, please download and complete the form.
Registration Fee The Registration fee will cover attendance at both workshop days (include lunches & refreshments at coffee breaks), welcome reception on May 26, official dinner on May 27 and conference package:
IERE Members
USD 850
Non-IERE Members
USD 1,300
Academic Participants
USD 850
Recommended Options
Technical Tour (Optional)
USD 50
Accompanying Person If your family accompanies you on Official Dinner/Technical Tour, following fees are requested.
Welcome Reception
USD 30
Official Dinner
USD 100
Technical Tour (Optional)
USD 50
Registration
Registration
Total number of participants is limited to 100 persons. If possible, please register using the method (a) below. If you are unable to use Google Forms due to limitations in your system environment or other reasons, please register using method (b) below.
(a) On-line Registration: Google Forms or (b) Please submit a registration form to IERE Central Office by Email. (Registration Form)
Deadline April 21, 2025 April 30, 2025 Limited to 100 Participants
Details Photos and videos taken by IERE at this Event will be used for publication on websites and/or in magazines. Therefore, at the time of your application of the registration, IERE deems you have granted IERE the right to use the above photos or videos.
Deadline April 21, 2025 April 30, 2025 Limited to 100 Participants
Details Presenters at the Technical Session also need to pay the registration fee. The Registration fee will cover attendance at both conference days (include lunches & refreshments at coffee breaks), welcome reception on May 26, official dinner on May 27 and conference package:
Notes: When participation is canceled irrespective of the reason after deadline, Registration Fee might be charged or not be reimbursed.
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Organizers
TPC: https://www.taipower.com.tw/ Established on May 1, 1946, TPC operates in generation, transmission, distribution, and the sale of electricity. According to the Electricity Act, TPC is responsible for providing a stable electricity supply. Revenue from electricity sales accounted for 91.7% of the total revenue in 2023. As of 2023, the installed capacity in the TPC System (including independent power producers) was 55.43 GW, consisting mainly of thermal power generation with hydroelectricity and renewable energy. In terms of transmission and distribution, TPC’s system has 622 substations, and its total length of power transmission lines reached 18,230.3 circuit kilometers while its total length of distribution lines reached 422,640 circuit kilometers in 2023.
In response to the recent global trends toward sustainability and the development of future electricity markets, TPC has promoted an organizational transformation. In January 2016, the Company established four business divisions: the Power Generation Division, the Nuclear Power Division, the Transmission System Division, and the Distribution and Service Division. Following the establishment of these divisions, the headquarters and business divisions adopted a policy of centralization and management decentralization, in an effort to transform from a government agency into a highly efficient enterprise. In the future, TPC will continue to abide by the requirements of the Electricity Act and transform itself into a holding company with subsidiaries, which aims to promote market competition, enhance business operation efficiency, and promote corporate sustainability. This will allow TPC to become a prestigious and world-class power utility group that provides its customers with services of the highest quality.
IERE: https://www.iere.jp IERE is an organization for exchanging electricity and energy related cutting-edge technologies and R&D information among its members from the electricity and energy supply industry, equipment provider businesses, academic research, government, etc. This unique platform is of great help for executives, senior managers, engineers, and researchers who are responsible for R&D and solutions. It is a worldwide, non-profit organization, established as “International Electric Research Exchange” in 1968.
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