Taiwan Tech is committed to promoting green energy, not only by advocating for net-zero carbon emissions on campus but also through partnerships with social organizations and businesses. They have introduced flywheel power generation and solar photovoltaic technology to the Bethany Children’s Home, allowing the children to experience green energy power generation. This initiative not only reduces the facility's energy burden but also teaches students the importance of environmental protection and energy conservation in a fun and engaging way, planting seeds for sustainable development.

Led by Associate Professor Cheng-Jhe Lin from the Department of Industrial Management and Assistant Professor Hung-Lung Chou from the Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, the USR team is implementing the “Sustainable Green Energy and Carbon Reduction Project”. They are assisting the Bethany Children’s Home with the installation of solar rooftop systems and flywheel energy storage projects. The Rotary Club of Taipei Zhongan and Hoan Insurance Agency Co., Ltd. donated two flywheel generators, while professors and students from Taiwan Tech have designed a series of green energy courses and activities. This allows the children to not only learn about the principles of flywheel and solar power generation but also actively participate in the energy production process, enhancing their understanding and interest in green energy.

Associate Professor Cheng-Jhe Lin from the Department of Industrial Management and Assistant Professor Hung-Lung Chou from the Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology led the USR team in the “Sustainable Green Energy and Carbon Reduction Project”, assisting the Bethany Children’s Home in the construction of solar rooftops and flywheel energy storage systems.

Through pedaling the flywheel, children can build muscle strength and endurance, and when the battery is fully charged, music plays, giving them a sense of accomplishment from turning physical effort into electricity. One 7-year-old, after multiple experiences with flywheel generation, was immersed in the joy of creating green energy. Assistant Professor Hung-Lung Chou noted that a single flywheel generator can produce 500 watts of power per hour, accumulating 4 kWh of electricity after 8 hours of operation. This initiative not only fosters an educational environment for green energy and carbon reduction but also significantly lowers the electricity costs for the Bethany Children’s Home, achieving both environmental and economic benefits.

In addition to flywheel power generation, Taiwan Tech students showcased solar panel applications, teaching the children how to incorporate green technology into their daily lives to reduce their carbon footprint. They also organized flywheel competitions and quiz games, allowing the Bethany children to learn environmental knowledge through fun activities, internalizing the concepts of green energy. A high school student, Xiaoxin, exclaimed, “The power generated by the flywheel can charge your mobile phone and tablet directly! Pedaling is great for our health, and I sweated a lot—this sense of accomplishment is unimaginable at first”. Chun-Ching Huang, the president of the Rotary Club of Taipei Zhongan, remarked, “This is a novel power generation device, and through participation, everyone can learn about green energy and various power generation methods”. Associate Professor Cheng-Jhe Lin hopes that these activities will attract more people to support energy transition and address issues related to children and adolescents.

Taiwan Tech integrates environmental concepts into children's education, allowing them to experience the joy and sense of achievement in environmental protection through hands-on participation. The students also apply their knowledge to help children understand the principles and importance of green energy generation. Looking ahead, Taiwan Tech plans to continue promoting green energy education, deepening collaborations with social organizations, businesses, and local communities to further advance energy conservation and carbon reduction, thereby enhancing the university's impact.