International Convention Center Tainan: A Testbed for Taiwan's Low-Carbon Transition

Strategic Insights -

Since its opening in 2022, International Convention Center Tainan has been a hub for urban transformation and international engagement, spearheaded by GIS Group. The center's green ambitions are exemplified in its 35,000-square-meter space, featuring Taiwan's largest rooftop solar array, producing enough electricity for over 1,300 households annually. The center's energy-saving efforts have seen a 35% reduction in usage, though higher rates mean that costs have not fallen significantly. As the center continues to push for sustainability, its real challenge lies in changing industry culture and attracting the next generation of talent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Convention Center Tainan has become a driver of urban transformation and international engagement since its opening in 2022, operated by GIS Group.
  • The center boasts Taiwan's largest rooftop solar installation among convention centers, with over 35,000 square meters of space, producing enough electricity for more than 1,300 households annually.
  • The center's energy-saving efforts, including the installation of a central energy management system and energy-saving algorithms, have led to a 35% reduction in power usage.
  • Despite these efforts, energy costs have not declined significantly, with the center paying more for the same amount of power in March and April 2023 compared to the previous year.
  • The center has achieved ISO 50001 and ISO 20121 certifications, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and energy management.
  • ICC Tainan Chair Yeh-Tai min has emphasized the importance of changing industry culture and attracting the next generation of talent to drive the country's low-carbon transition.

Statistics:

  • 35,000 square meters: The size of the International Convention Center Tainan's space.
  • 1,300 households: The number of households that can be powered by the center's energy production.
  • 35%: The reduction in power usage achieved through energy-saving efforts.
  • NT$600,000 (US$20,000): The monthly energy bills of the center before implementing energy-saving measures.
  • 70,000 kilowatt-hours: The reduction in power usage in March and April 2023 compared to the previous year.
  • ISO 50001 and ISO 20121: The certifications achieved by the center, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and energy management.

Sources:

CNA, "International Convention Center Tainan: A Testbed for Taiwan's Low-Carbon Transition"