The central and local governments are simultaneously promoting net-zero transformation. The Taipei City Government today (13th) explained the results of promoting the energy storage demonstration temple. A 4.8KW rooftop photovoltaic panel was installed at the Qu Yuan Temple in Zhoumeili, Beitou District, coupled with a 15KW energy storage system, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 24,000 kilograms per year.
4.8KW photovoltaic system with 15KW energy storage can reduce 24 tons of carbon emissions annually
Taipei City aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and in mid-last year, it passed the "Taipei City Net-Zero Emissions Management Autonomous Regulations," becoming the nation's first local regulation for net-zero emissions by 2050. The private sector is also responding to the net-zero transition with action. The Beitou District Zhoumeili Office and the Qu Yuan Temple Management Committee collaborated with private companies to install solar panels at the Qu Yuan Temple in Zhoumeili, combining them with energy storage and energy conservation measures. This allows for self-generation and self-use of electricity, reducing reliance on utility power and saving on electricity bills. This makes it Taipei City's first energy storage demonstration temple.
The Environmental Protection Bureau explained that the Dragon Boat House near Qu Yuan Temple currently has a 4.8kW rooftop photovoltaic system, paired with a 15kW energy storage system. From 12:00 PM on June 5th to 12:00 PM on June 9th, the system generated 96 kWh of electricity. An assessment by the manufacturer estimated that the energy generation, storage, and energy conservation costs for the Qu Yuan Temple and the Museum of Literature and History would cover the temple's electricity bills for two and a half years. Furthermore, this green energy generation will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 24 metric tons annually. Future expansion plans will increase the system capacity to 8kW, and through a smart power supply system, the Qu Yuan Palace and the Museum of Literature and History will achieve self-sufficiency in electricity generation.
The Taipei City Government unveiled the achievements of the Qu Yuan Temple during the "2023 Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships - Dragon Boat Eye-Dotting and River Worship Ceremony" on the 10th. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, attending the ceremony, noted that the Qu Yuan Temple's transformation through the installation of solar energy will contribute to the city's low-carbon sustainability goals and serve as a model for the net-zero transition of religious sites in Taipei. The Environmental Protection Bureau stated that the Qu Yuan Temple is located within the Shilin Science and Technology Park in Beitou, a demonstration zone for net-zero emissions in Taipei City. The installation of energy generation and storage equipment at the Qu Yuan Temple not only sets a precedent for the net-zero transition of temples in Taipei City, but also accelerates the park's achievement of its net-zero emissions goal.
Taipei City promotes net-zero energy initiatives, subsidizing residential communities to install their own power generation
Taipei City Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan recently proposed replacing the metal sheets on Taipei City rooftops with colored photovoltaic panels, sparking discussions from all walks of life. In addition, the Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the amendment to the Renewable Energy Development Act at the end of May. In the future, all new and renovated buildings above a certain scale will be required to install rooftop photovoltaics, making rooftop photovoltaics a focus of attention.
The Environmental Protection Bureau explained that Taipei City launched the "Residential Community Energy Storage and Energy Conservation Subsidy Program" this year to encourage communities or residences to install renewable energy such as photovoltaics. Communities can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$6 million per case, and residences can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$1 million per case, with a maximum subsidy of 49% of the total construction funds. Homeowners or community management committees within the jurisdiction of Taipei City can apply. The application period is from now until August 31 or until the funds are exhausted. The public is welcome to apply.
Source: Environmental Information Center (https://e-info.org.tw/node/236986)
