Ming Chi University of Technology continues to uphold its mission of advancing both education and sustainability, actively promoting actions toward net-zero carbon reduction. On September 22nd, the New Taipei City Government’s Department of Economic Development and Department of Education led a delegation of 30 principals from elementary, junior high, and senior high schools to visit the MCUT campus. During the visit, the principals toured the university’s microgrid demonstration site, gaining new perspectives for the development of energy-related curricula at the foundational education level.

　　The event opened with remarks from MCUT President Thu-Hua Liu, who emphasized that the net-zero transition is not only a national strategy but also an educational responsibility. He noted that schools have a duty to embed the concept of sustainable energy into the learning experiences of the next generation. During the ceremony, Deputy Director Pi-Yu Huang of the New Taipei City Department of Economic Development presented a certificate of appreciation to MCUT in recognition of the university’s contributions and achievements.

　　Following the opening, Professor Ching-Chuan Luo of the Department of Electrical Engineering, principal investigator of the campus microgrid project, delivered a presentation introducing the system architecture and its applications. Professor Luo noted that the microgrid established at MCUT serves not only as a technological showcase but also as an important educational platform where faculty and students jointly learn about energy systems and cultivate sustainability literacy.

　　The visit included tours of two major demonstration sites: Campus Microgrid Demonstration Site and Electrical Engineering Building Microgrid Demonstration Site. In the afternoon, a Green Energy Education Promotion Forum was held, during which participating principals engaged in lively discussions on topics including the application of small-scale microgrids in elementary and junior high schools, the design of energy education curricula, and potential directions for inter-school collaboration. Many principals noted that the visit reinforced their belief that “the campus itself can serve as the best learning environment for net-zero education.” They expressed intentions to explore ways to integrate energy education into school-based curricula, encouraging students to practice sustainability concepts in their daily lives.

　　By strengthening connections with schools across New Taipei City, MCUT will continue to expand its influence and collaborate in promoting sustainable, low-carbon education, contributing to the cultivation of the next generation with global perspectives and environmental awareness.