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To align with Taiwan’s “2050 Net-Zero Emissions” policy and global sustainability trends, National Central University (NCU) held the inauguration ceremony of the Hydrogen Energy Research Center (HERC) and the MOU signing with Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich (IET-1) on November 5. The establishment of HERC marks NCU’s strategic commitment to hydrogen innovation and international collaboration, as well as its dedication to advancing hydrogen-related research and development.
NCU President Hsiau Shu-San emphasized that hydrogen energy is a key driver in achieving net-zero transformation. With long-standing strengths in energy, materials, and sustainability research, NCU established HERC to build a comprehensive foundation for hydrogen technology development, policy engagement, and talent cultivation. President Hsiau noted that the center aims to become a vital hub connecting Taiwan with global hydrogen partners, accelerating the translation of scientific innovations into industrial and societal applications.
Dr. Lin Faa-Jeng, Deputy Minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), believes that hydrogen energy is one of the key technologies for net zero energy and an important direction for NSTC's "Sustainable and Forward-looking Energy Technology Development". The establishment of the HERC at NCU is a response to this national strategy and also demonstrates the university's abundant capacity in hydrogen energy research and development.
Prof. Tseng Chung-jen highlighted that HERC’s vision is to build “an innovation hub for hydrogen technologies and sustainable applications, leading the energy transition and the carbon-neutral future.” By integrating NCU’s interdisciplinary research strengths with its global partner network, the center will advance fundamental research, industrial integration, demonstration projects, and public engagement. HERC will continue strengthening collaborations with leading hydrogen research institutions in Europe, the United States, Japan, and other countries, promoting demonstration applications, industrial deployment, policy research, and societal communication—helping Taiwan play a more crucial role in global hydrogen
