ESCO Energy Saving Success! Taiwan's Deep Energy Saving Initiative Saves 13.24 Billion kWh in 2.5 Years, Exceeding Target by 109% – Enough to Power 3.18 Million Households for a Year

The Executive Yuan's 'Deep Energy Saving Initiative' has achieved remarkable results, saving a cumulative 13.24 billion kWh of electricity over two and a half years, reaching 109% of its target—equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 3.18 million households. On the 22nd, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, hosted the '115 Energy-Saving Benchmark Observation Seminar,' inviting Dinglin International Co., Ltd., gold award winner in the SME category, to share its journey from traditional parts manufacturing to digital management and smart manufacturing, building a 'smart energy-saving factory' that combines energy efficiency with international competitiveness.

The Bureau of Energy stated that the 'Deep Energy Saving Initiative' has consistently delivered results, accumulating 13.24 billion kWh in energy savings from 113 to 115 June, achieving a 109% target rate. A total of 52,000 SMEs have implemented energy-saving improvements, demonstrating significant progress. These businesses have actively invested in energy efficiency despite limited resources, showcasing strong commitment. To help more SMEs expand their energy-saving achievements, the Bureau provides benchmarking site visits, expert consultations, and ESCO (Energy Service Company) support, enabling enterprises to learn from successful cases and tailor energy-saving strategies to their specific needs.

Dinglin International, the gold award recipient in the SME category, has long specialized in aftermarket parts for off-road and street motorcycles, gradually entering the supply chains of renowned international brands such as KTM, Yamaha, and Honda, with products exported to Europe, the U.S., and Japan. Building on its entrepreneurial spirit, Dinglin has integrated decades of market experience and manufacturing expertise with next-generation digital thinking, driving automation and energy management into its production processes—becoming a key driver for its dual transformation in digitalization and energy efficiency.

Dinglin International's most representative achievement is its successful implementation of smart and automated manufacturing processes. By setting a 2025 baseline for 'total electricity consumption per unit of shipment value' and committing to reduce energy use by 2% annually, the company has turned energy saving into a tangible productivity enhancement. The company has introduced 5-axis CNC machining centers, intelligent automated processing systems, and robotic arms, enabling automatic tool changes, material loading/unloading, and continuous processing through digital scheduling—significantly reducing manual labor, waiting times, and equipment idling. For small-batch, high-variety production lines, operations can be scheduled during off-peak and nighttime hours, running 24/7 without full-time staff or lighting, successfully creating a smart energy-saving factory.

Beyond process intelligence, Dinglin International has incorporated numerous energy-saving innovations into its new factory construction and daily operations. The new facility’s layout minimizes west-facing solar heat, reducing air conditioning load. High-efficiency chillers and automated temperature control systems have replaced traditional split-type air conditioners. The compressed air system uses inverter-driven screw compressors, combined with pipeline leak detection, repair, and valve-closing management during shutdowns, effectively reducing energy losses.

On the energy management front, Dinglin has implemented the ISO 50001 energy management system, digital power meters, and an energy monitoring platform to monitor electricity usage in real time, shifting energy management from experience-based to data-driven. In its smart warehouse, storage locations are reorganized based on material turnover frequency, placing high-turnover items closer to exits—shortening transport distance and time, extending energy savings from equipment to factory design, production flow, and management systems.

To help more SMEs gain practical insights, the event also invited silver award winners Prima Tech, Tien Kang Precision, and Ching Hung Machinery to share their experiences in energy management, process improvement, equipment optimization, and smart applications—offering practical solutions across industries. Additionally, Wang Chun-Yuan, Director of the ESCO Association, explained how SMEs can leverage ESCO technical services to plan energy-saving improvements and effectively utilize government resources. An on-site networking session between ESCO providers and attendees facilitated deeper understanding of practical issues such as energy audits, improvement planning, and investment returns, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

The Bureau of Energy noted that, in addition to demonstration subsidies for ESCO performance guarantee projects, waste heat and cold recovery, and power equipment upgrades, it also provides credit guarantees for ESCO project loans—practically encouraging enterprises to invest in energy-saving improvements. The goal is to guide industries to integrate energy-saving thinking into daily operations, effectively reducing energy costs and enhancing competitiveness, while jointly advancing toward a net-zero, sustainable future with the government.