Faa-Jeng Lin

National Science and Technology Council
Deputy Minister

•Dean, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, National Central University
•Member, Science and Technology Policy Advisory Committee, Board of Science and Technology, Executive Yuan
•Executive Director, Taiwan Power Company
•Board Director, Taiwan Electric Research and Testing Center
•Director, United Research Centers, National Central University
•Chair, Smart Grid Focus Center, National Energy Project I and II, Ministry of Science and Technology
•President, Taiwan Smart Grid Industry Association
•Chair, Power Engineering Division, National Science Council
•President, National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs)
•Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow

Lin, Tze-Luen

Office of Energy and Carbon Reduction, Executive Yuan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Chih-Wei Wu

Energy Administration, MOEA
Deputy Director-General

Education Background:
MSc, Environmental Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University
BS, Harbor & River Engineering , National Taiwan Ocean University

Working Experience:
Counselor , MOEA
Director , Electricity Division, Bureau of Energy, MOEA
Deputy Director , Electricity Division, Bureau of Energy, MOEA
Senior Specialist, Energy Technology Division, Bureau of Energy, MOEA
Section Chief, Planning Division, Bureau of Energy, MOEA
Technical Specialist, Electricity Division
Engineer, Ebasco-CTCI Corporation

Chin-Chung Wu

Taiwan Power Company
Vice President / Chief Digital Officer

Dr. Chin-Chung Wu currently serves as the Vice President of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower). He graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at the National Taiwan Institute of Technology in 1990 and received the "Taipower Scholarship," which enabled him to join Taipower. Over the past 35 years, he has held various positions, including Dispatch Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Central Dispatch Superintendent, Director of the Power Dispatching Department and concurrently Director of the Emergency Supply Center, Senior Professional Engineer, and Spokesperson of Taipower.
In 1991, Dr. Wu passed the National Civil Service Senior Examination, and in 1995, he obtained the Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer Certification. While working at Taipower, he pursued further studies at the Graduate Institute of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), earning his master’s degree in 1993 and a Ph.D. in 2003. In 2015, Dr. Wu was selected for Taipower’s "Global Vision Program" and attended the Executive Management Program at the London Business School (LBS) in the UK. He has also been assigned multiple times to conduct overseas studies on power dispatching centers, electricity markets, and international conferences.
Dr. Wu possesses comprehensive academic and professional experience in power systems. He actively supports Taiwan's energy transition by spearheading the planning and establishment of Taiwan’s electricity trading platform, promoting greater private-sector participation, and fostering innovation in Taiwan’s energy technology and energy storage industry. Through innovative approaches, he integrates demand response and energy storage systems, leveraging a virtual power plant model to participate in the electricity trading platform, provide ancillary services, facilitate renewable energy integration, and ensure power supply stability.
In addition to his role at Taipower, Dr. Wu is an adjunct professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NTUST. He also serves as a board member of the Taiwan Power Research and Testing Center, a director of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, and a director of the Taiwan Smart Grid Industry Association. Dr. Wu has received numerous accolades, including the 2021 Outstanding Electrical Engineer Award from the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, the 2023 Government Service Award (Digital Innovation Value-Added Award), and the 2024 Gartner Global Power and Utility Digital Innovation Award (Asia-Pacific First Prize).
He has also been invited multiple times as an APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) distinguished energy expert to participate in forums on power grids and energy transition, demonstrating exceptional contributions in the field.

Peter Chang

TSSA VPP SIG
Leader

Education
◆M.A., College of Business, University of Texas at Arlington
◆B.S., Department of Hydraulics and Ocean Engineering, University of National Cheng Kung University

Expertise and Important Accomplishments
◆General Manager, e-Formula Technologies. Inc. (present)
◆PB Telecommunications, Marketing Director of Asia (Implementation included Huawei Pakistan Project, Telstra CLS Project, Palm Island Project at Dubai for Utilities Design and build) (2006-2017)
◆Commissioner, Energy Management and Storage Commission, Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (2019-present)
◆Vice Chairperson, Romania and Philippines Commission, Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (2021-present)

Jacky

TSSA VPP SIG
Deputy Leader

PhD in Electrical Engineering from Tamkang University. Joined Delta Electronics Inc. in 2011 and is currently the Director of the Smart Grid New Business Development Department of Energy Infrastructure and Industrial Solutions Business Group. Have been focusing on the solution development and application integration for smart grids, smart cities and IoT-related fields, from smart metering, energy management, and charging management applications to sustainable issues such as carbon emissions, providing AIoT solutions for energy infrastructure to help customers achieve the goals of interconnected intelligence, efficient energy control, and net-zero prosperity.

George Jyh-Yih Hsu

Taiwan Industry-Academia Technology Alliance for Energy Digital Transformation
Professor & Alliance principal

Current Positions
•Honorary Chair Professor, National Taipei University of Business
•Distinguished Professor, Chung Hua University
•Alliance principal, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) " Taiwan Industry-Academia Technology Alliance for Energy Digital Transformation (TAEDT)
•Editorial Board Member and Columnist,《 Harvard Business Review》Chinese version

Academic Experience
•Former Commissioner, Fair Trade Commission; Consultant, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA; Independent Director, Taiwan Power Company
•Founding Director, "Center for Financial and Economic Strategy " and "Energy and Environmental Research Center," Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research; Professor, Department of Information Management and Department of Applied Economics, National Chung Hsing University
•Principal Investigator for research projects in energy, power, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation, with a total of 150 projects; published 180 academic journal papers, 140 research reports, and 46 books; supervised 170 master's and doctoral theses/dissertation

Research Expertise
•Power Demand-Side Management and Analysis: One of the earliest researchers in Taiwan focusing on end-user energy economics. Served as the principal investigator for the national energy projects "Economic Assessment Model of Energy Demand-Side Management" (2009-2012) and "Integrated Applications of Demand Response/Distributed Energy Resources/Energy Storage" (2012-2015), introducing HEMS/BEMS/CEMS (smart home/building/campus) business models, cost-benefit analysis, and real-world implementation
•AI and Big Data Applications: Specializing in smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance of wind power equipment, and government open data governance
•Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Microgrid Case Studies: Developed power trading platforms and V2G green energy storage integration analysis models
•Implementation of Dual-Axis Transformation (including energy digital transformation and net-zero sustainability transition)

Service Contributions
•Former Advisory Consultant, Executive Yuan Energy and Carbon Reduction Office
•Committee Member, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) National Energy Technology Program Steering Group
•Committee Member, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Independent Power Proudcer (IPP) Generation Approval Committee, Petroleum & Electricity Price Advisory Committee, and Industrial Development Advisory Committee
•Judge for Executive Yuan Sustainable Development Award, National Quality Award, and Benchmark Energy-Saving Smart City Award

Honors and Awards
•2022 Future Tech Award (NSTC)
•East-West Center Fellow (USA)
•Chair Professor, Asia University; Outstanding Service Professor Award and Excellent Mentor Award, National Chung Hsing University
•NSTC Category A Research Award (four times); Academic Research Award, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (six times)

Cheng-I Chen

National Central University
Professor

Prof. Cheng-I Chen, Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Central University, has focused his recent research on power quality measurement and analysis, power electronics control and energy management, and nonlinear load modeling. His findings have been published in renowned international journals. In recent years, he has collaborated with industry partners to develop measurement analysis and power processing technologies that comply with Taipower’s system and international standards. In addition to applying for multiple invention patents, he has planned to integrate related technologies into products to enhance the global competitiveness of the enterprise’s instrumentation and power industries.
Currently, Prof. Chen serves as an expert in energy storage system verification for the Metal Industries Research and Development Centre, a distinguished research consultant for the Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories at the Industrial Technology Research Institute, and the IEEE PES R10 North Zone 2 Activity Coordinator. He is committed to fostering international academic and industry collaboration and has organized at least 45 international conferences over the past five years.

Struan Buchanan

Deloitte Australia
Partner, Strategy, Risk & Transactions / National Power, Utilities and Renewables Consulting Leader

Struan is Deloitte Australia’s National Power, Utilities and Renewables Consulting Leader, and Global Grid Modernisation co-Lead Partner. His clients span the public and private sectors across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.

He works with organisations across the energy market advising senior leaders on strategies, business, and operating models to innovatively achieve growth in the evolving policy and market landscape. This includes development of new business opportunities, market entry strategy and maximizing value from orchestrated renewable and distributed energy for businesses and customers.
Struan has worked with clients across VPP including M&A and commercial due diligence, design of new VPP businesses for traditional energy retailers, market entry strategy for foreign VPP operators seeking to enter the Australian market, and operational technology and management.

He is passionate about helping businesses to better anticipate and respond to shifts in the market and external environment, with orchestrated agility and speed.

FRANK S. L. TANG

Exploration & Production Business Division, CPC
CEO

Education：
Department of Geosciences, National Taiwan University

Work Experience：
CEO, Exploration & Production Business Division, CPC, 2023~Now
Director, the Department of Planning, CPC, 2017~2023
Deputy Director, the Department of Planning, CPC, 2014~2017
Chairman Secretary, CPC 2010~2014
Supervisor, the Department of Offshore, CPC, 2008~2010
Geologist, CPC 1989~2008

Expertise：
Structural Geology Analysis, Strategic Management, Energy Transition, Performance Management, Corporate Sustainability

Jim Yang

Tatung Forever Energy Co., Ltd.
Deputy General Manager

Jim Yang is currently the Deputy General Manager of Tatung Forever Energy Co., Ltd., holding a Master degree in Electrical Engineering from Tatung University. With over 20 years of experience in the power industry, he specializes in power systems, energy storage solutions, and large-scale engineering project management.

Career Background
Mr. Yang began his career at Tatung Co., Ltd., serving in various roles including Electrical Engineer, Site Manager, Project Manager, and Director. He played a key role in major infrastructure projects for Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), large enterprises, and government agencies. In Tatung Forever Energy, Yang acts as Vice General Manager, leading initiatives in smart grid development, energy storage applications, and power system optimization.

Major Projects & Achievements
Mr. Yang has been responsible for and contributed to numerous significant projects, including:
• Dongshan Extra High Voltage Substation Energy Storage System – Enhanced Taiwan’s power grid stability.
• Hualien-Taitung Railway Electrification Project – Supported railway electrification, improving transport efficiency.
• 43.77MW Frequency Regulation Ancillary Service – Strengthened Taipower’s energy storage system and dispatch capability.
• Pacific Island Nations Solar Power System Installation– Led renewable energy projects in Palau, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands, fostering international collaboration.
In addition, Mr. Yang has been involved in infrastructure, commercial, and environmental projects such as the Hsinchu District Court, Taoyuan District Court, Chicony Electronics Office Building, and the AUO Zero Liquid Discharge Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Expertise & Influence
Mr. Yang holds multiple professional certifications, including Fixed Crane Operation (over 3-ton load), Public Construction Quality Management, and Occupational Safety Management. His expertise in power engineering, energy storage, and energy management contributes significantly to Taiwan’s evolving energy landscape.

Jacky Chang

Intelligent Cloud Plus Co., Ltd.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

With over 20 years of experience in energy industry applications, industrial IoT total solutions, and factory monitoring and control systems (FMCS) planning and execution, I start by understanding the actual status of enterprises, gradually identifying the relationship between energy consumption and carbon emissions to address the decarbonization gap. I develop renewable energy strategies that comply with RE100 standards and integrate digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IoT, and digital twins with professional knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive virtual power plant solutions. This helps enterprises effectively achieve their net-zero/carbon neutrality goals, enhancing their competitive advantage and facilitating a dual-axis transformation in corporate energy management and sustainable operations

Yi-Ping Chen

Ensilience Co., Ltd.(YFY Group)
General Manager

●Outstanding Alumni of Tatung University in 2024

●TTU Professional Specialist, Associate Professor Level

●Lecturer in ITRI Grid School

●CTO/Vice President in Tatung Forever Energy

●Technical Director/Manager/Director/Section Manager/Special Assistant in Tatung Company

●Honorary member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society in 2009

●Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering of Tatung University

Elaine Chen

Billion Watts Technologies Co., Ltd.
President

MBA, National University of Singapore, Singapore
MBA, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, Israel
BS, Major: Entrepreneurship Management, Minor: Communication Studies, University of San Francisco

Elaine Chen has over 10 years of experience in the ICT, energy, and power industries, dedicated to driving innovation in renewable energy and energy storage solutions. In 2017, she founded BillionWatts, focusing on the operation and execution of large-scale solar and energy storage projects. Under her leadership, the company has expanded into global energy markets, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Australia, providing cutting-edge green energy solutions.

Key Milestones of BillionWatts
550MWp monitoring systems deployed across 1,500+ solar plants
400MWp solar inverters installed and maintained to enhance solar power efficiency
200MW energy storage systems successfully integrated into 30+ distributed storage projects

Industry Leadership & Technological Innovation
In 2022, BillionWatts became Taiwan’s first aggregator providing grid-connected energy storage resources, advancing energy storage and virtual power plant technologies. Facing the challenges of Taiwan’s energy transition and renewable energy grid integration, Elaine Chen led the team in expanding energy storage deployment, covering grid-connected storage, behind-the-meter storage for large electricity consumers, solar-plus-storage integration, and EV charging infrastructure solutions. These efforts ensure energy efficiency, grid stability, and the broader adoption of renewable energy.

Honors & Professional Recognition
In 2021, Elaine Chen was awarded the “Liu Shu-Sheng Memorial Award - Special Annual Award”, recognizing her outstanding expertise and leadership in the power and grid industry. Under her guidance, BillionWatts also received the 23rd Golden Peak Award for “Outstanding Leadership” and “Outstanding Enterprise”, reinforcing its role as a leader in Taiwan’s green energy transition.