As the world accelerates toward net-zero carbon emissions and energy transition, National Central University (NCU) and U-Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. held a hydrogen production technology licensing ceremony on June 30, announcing a strategic collaboration to promote the industrial application of electrolysis-based hydrogen generation technology.
The core technology, developed by the research team led by Professor Chung-Jen Tseng, Director of NCU’s Hydrogen Energy Research Center, offers high efficiency, low energy consumption, and strong cost competitiveness—positioning it as a key enabler in advancing the green hydrogen economy.
NCU President Dr. Shu-San Hsiau, who also serves as the Convener of the National Science and Technology Council’s (NSTC) Sustainable Energy Hydrogen Technology Program, highlighted the university’s leadership in hydrogen energy research. He noted that NCU has secured multiple NSTC-funded projects and established the Hydrogen Energy Research Center with the goal of becoming a world-class R&D hub. The university is also actively collaborating with German institutions on hydrogen-related technologies—including hydrogen production, fuel cells, and carbon capture—to transform research achievements into practical industrial applications while cultivating top talent.
U-Hydrogen Technology Founder and CEO of Dr. Jung-Kuei Chang emphasized that hydrogen energy has been widely recognized as a cornerstone of future clean energy systems. This technology licensing partnership will accelerate commercialization by integrating U-Hydrogen’s expertise in system integration and market development. Over the next two years, the company plans to complete the deployment of a medium-scale electrolysis system and progressively expand into both domestic and international markets.
Professor Chung-Jen Tseng, who has long specialized in energy technologies—particularly hydrogen production and fuel cell systems—focuses his research on reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in hydrogen generation. His achievements have been published in leading scientific journals and supported by numerous NSTC and industry-funded projects. In recognition of his contributions, he received both the NSTC Outstanding Research Award and the Future Technology Award last year, underscoring his pivotal role in advancing Taiwan’s hydrogen energy development.
The signing ceremony, witnessed by representatives from both institutions, marks a milestone in Taiwan’s pursuit of independent innovation in hydrogen technology and a significant step toward a sustainable, net-zero future.
Distinguished representatives from both parties posed for a group photo, expressing their shared commitment to advancing the industrial application of electrolytic hydrogen production technologies.
President Shu-San Hsiau of National Central University (right) and Chairman Jung-Kuei Chang of Uhydrogen Technology Co. (left) finalized the technology transfer of key electrolytic hydrogen production technologies.
(Source: NCU News, Original Article)
