St. Camillus Long-Term Care Center Becomes First Low-Carbon Non-Profit Site with Green Energy and Storage

(CNA Reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 18th) The St. Camillus Long-Term Care Center in Yilan, through public-private partnership and corporate sponsorship, has successfully installed a rooftop photovoltaic and energy storage system, enhancing the resilience of its life-support equipment and becoming the first low-carbon sustainable non-profit demonstration site. The Ministry of Environment hopes the results of this project can be continuously promoted to other communities. Today, the Ministry of Environment, along with the Taiwan Green-Energy for Charity Association and others, held a results presentation, showcasing the Yilan St. Camillus Long-Term Care Center demonstration project, which combines corporate resources and social fundraising to establish a positive benchmark for green energy combined with social welfare. Deputy Minister of Environment Shieh Yen-ju stated at the meeting that "energy resilience" is very important in communities, especially within the context of a "just transition" in climate change, which emphasizes leaving no one behind. This demonstration case is a site for rooftop solar photovoltaics, with a corporation investing in energy storage equipment in the spirit of ESG. Shieh Yen-ju pointed out that the main purpose of this event is to combine the strengths of all sectors, including suitable venues, businesses, and technical training, to gradually promote it to other communities. The project's executive unit, Taiwan Green-Energy for Charity Association founder Chen Hui-ping, explained that this time they successfully matched St. Camillus Senior Long-Term Care Center to become the first low-carbon sustainable non-profit demonstration site, with Ta Tung Electric Wire & Cable investing in the construction of the solar and energy storage systems. Chen Hui-ping stated that in the process of energy transition, long-term care centers are considered an energy-vulnerable group. Furthermore, the annual electricity bill for St. Camillus Long-Term Care Center is also a heavy burden. Through public-private partnership and corporate ESG participation, green energy for charity can be directed back to vulnerable groups in need. In addition to the demonstration site, Chen Hui-ping noted that they have successfully produced 30 concrete and feasible green energy rooftop plans that bridge theory and practice, significantly enhancing the community's capacity to independently promote green energy. Huang Long-guan, Director of St. Camillus Senior Long-Term Care Center, expressed his gratitude, mentioning that the most crucial aspect for the care center is the 24-hour life-support equipment, especially suction devices. He is very grateful for this project, from power generation to storage, supported by public and private units and sponsored by private enterprises, which also gives social welfare units a chance to participate. The Ministry of Environment stated that since the launch of the "Low-Carbon Sustainable Home Green Energy Rooftop Seed Training" last September, it has successfully cultivated 64 local "green-collar seeds." It is worth mentioning that the program specially introduced a "childcare support system," which greatly lowered the participation barrier for women and family caregivers, successfully attracting up to 62.5% female trainees; at the same time, the proportion of trainees from disadvantaged backgrounds also reached 34%, embodying the spirit of a "just transition" that "leaves no one behind" on the path to net-zero. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150518