Asunción, Agencia IP.- On the second day of the Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum, Dr. Chun-Hsien Kuo, Vice President of the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) in Taiwan, delivered a prominent presentation titled «Towards Sustainable Mobility: Perspectives on Hydrogen,» focusing on sustainable mobility and the opportunities hydrogen offers as an energy source.
During his talk, Kuo, who is also an expert in aerospace and mechanical engineering, shared the advances and challenges in implementing hydrogen as an alternative fuel, highlighting its potential to reduce carbon emissions and transform urban mobility in cities like Kaohsiung. The academic noted that this city already has 40% hydrogen combustion and that liquid hydrogen stations are being developed, positioning Taiwan as a leader in this emerging technology.
He also addressed the importance of electronic systems in traffic management and carbon emission reduction, pointing out that NKUST has implemented a sustainable strategy over the past 5 to 10 years.
«Carbon emission decreased as well and less paper has been used,» Kuo highlighted, adding that these efforts have led the university to achieve second place globally in the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) according to the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking.
However, Kuo also warned about the current challenges related to the climate crisis. He explained that the ocean’s temperature has risen by almost 1.2°C, representing an obstacle to keeping global warming below the critical 1.5°C threshold. Additionally, he cited data from NASA and the International Energy Agency showing a steady increase in carbon dioxide emissions, mainly from electricity and heat generation.
Dr. Chun-Hsien Kuo, Vice President of the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST). Photo credits: Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University.
In response to this scenario, Taiwan has developed a comprehensive strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, where hydrogen and electric vehicles play a crucial role. Kuo emphasized that the city of Kaohsiung already has 40% hydrogen combustion, and liquid hydrogen stations are being prepared, reinforcing its commitment to developing this technology.
The speaker also took the opportunity to highlight Paraguay’s great potential in green hydrogen production, given its abundant natural resources. «I do feel that Paraguay has abundant hydropower. Therefore, the country should have a great potential to produce green hydrogen,» he stated. However, he warned that all countries need to develop the appropriate infrastructure and overcome the barrier of social acceptance to move forward in this direction.
Kuo concluded his presentation by emphasizing the importance of overcoming these obstacles to move towards a sustainable future for Taiwan and other countries like Paraguay, which could play a crucial role in global clean energy production.
The forum, which brought together experts and leaders from the technology sector of both countries, continues to strengthen the collaboration between Taiwan and Paraguay on innovation and sustainable development issues, opening new opportunities for knowledge exchange and implementation of clean technologies.
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