Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) achieved outstanding results at the 2026 Taiwan Sustainable Energy Creative Implementation Competition, winning a Silver Award and an Honorable Mention for two innovative projects combining sustainable technology with real-world applications.
Organized by the National Science and Technology Museum under the guidance of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the competition attracted 503 teams and 1,891 participants nationwide, including 239 teams in the university division. The final competition and awards ceremony took place on November 1, 2026.
Silver Award – Smart Energy Storage for Sustainable Logistics
A team from CYCU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, supervised by faculty members Chien-Sheng Huang and Yu-Chin Chien, received the Silver Award in the University Green Energy Innovation Category for their project, “Smart Dual-Temperature Delivery Box with Phase-Change Energy Storage.”
The innovative design integrates thermoelectric cooling technology with replaceable phase-change energy storage modules, enabling precise temperature control, flexible heating and cooling modes, and remote monitoring. Inspired by electric vehicle battery-swapping systems, the project also proposes a modular energy replacement concept to improve delivery efficiency, with potential applications in food delivery, fresh produce transportation, and medical cold-chain logistics.
Honorable Mention – Green Energy Meets Cultural Sustainability
Another interdisciplinary team, jointly supervised by faculty members Li-Chin Shih from the Department of Business Administration and Chien-Sheng Huang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, received an Honorable Mention in the University Net-Zero Innovation Proposal Category.
Their project, “Passing on Tradition, Embracing Net Zero,” introduces a Green Energy Ritual Recycling System that integrates solar and wind power, electronic incense, rainwater recycling, and digital worship services.
Designed around Taiwan’s traditional temple culture, the proposal aims to reduce the environmental impact of religious practices while preserving cultural traditions. A proposed mobile application would also provide digital services and personal carbon-reduction information, encouraging greater awareness of sustainable living.
The two award-winning projects demonstrate CYCU’s commitment to interdisciplinary education, hands-on innovation, and sustainability-driven problem-solving.
By integrating engineering expertise, business perspectives, and social awareness, CYCU continues to empower students to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions that support green technology, cultural sustainability, and the transition toward a net-zero future.
