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TAIPEI, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI's R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors.

"This year's event centers around energy efficiency, which is considered the 'first fuel' in clean energy transitions and plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and costs. This is why ITRI has developed multiple key solutions to assist industries in improving energy efficiency, advancing renewable energy applications, and fostering low-carbon technology innovations," said ITRI President Edwin Liu. "Creating a sustainable environment and co-existing with nature is our shared goal, and improving energy efficiency is a vital universal value in achieving that. We believe that with cross-sector collaboration and strong technology capabilities, Taiwan can be a leading force in the global green transition," he added.

The event featured five sessions, including discussions on the use of digital technology for deep energy savings, innovative energy efficiency solutions, energy-saving behaviors and measures, hydrogen and ammonia applications, and the circular economy. Industry leaders exchanged insights and shared best practices to shape a low-carbon future.

Over 30 net zero technologies were showcased at the event. Highlights included:

• Shalun Hydrogen Energy Technology Demonstration Site: The demonstration site enables the demonstration and verification of hydrogen energy technology on production, transportation, storage, and application. It provides a comprehensive solution for the industry supply chain and accelerates the development of technologies such as anion exchange membrane electrolysis.
• Adaptive Cold Energy Management System: Leveraging AI algorithms, this innovative system adapts to environmental conditions and optimizes energy use in commercial sites such as wholesale stores and supermarkets. Implemented in over 3,200 retail stores, the system is expected to reduce annual electricity. The system is recognized as a bronze winner at the 2025 Edison Awards.
• Low-Carbon Laser H-Beam Welding: Developed by ITRI and Taiwan Mask Corporation, this technology revolutionizes steel structure production by achieving full penetration welds with 80% energy savings and CO₂ emissions reduction. Through digital twins, intelligent weld-path tracking, weld ambience control, and auto-loading and -unloading, the innovation reduces labor needs, shortens lead times, and eliminates post-treatment, increasing production capacity of H-beams fivefold. The technology is a silver winner of the 2025 Edison Awards.
• Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Regeneration Technology: Using biological agents and a gravel separation system, this technology can break down reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recover high-quality gravel and asphalt. An estimated 5 million tons of RAP produced can be turned into 3.5 million tons of recycled gravel and asphalt, cutting carbon emissions by 270,000 tons per year.

About ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world's leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2035 Technology Strategy and Roadmap that focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, Sustainable Environment, and Resilient Society.

Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Thailand in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

SOURCE Industrial Technology Research Institute