Project Assistant：KUO,CHIA-YU

　　This year, the Taiwan Marine Education Center conducted the Green-Level Marine Educators Return Program with a focus on Marine Resources, specifically Offshore Wind Power Generation. With climate change due to global warming and Taiwan’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, energy transition has become a key concern in recent years. To address this, the 2024 program was held at the Maritime Technology Innovation Center in Xingda Harbor, Qieding District, Kaohsiung City, to offer marine educators a comprehensive course combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

　　The course commenced with an introduction to fundamental concepts of electricity and renewable energy, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of different types of renewable energy and progressing to the development of offshore wind power in Taiwan. Expert lecturers provided detailed explanations of the design and operational mechanisms of offshore wind turbines. Participants toured core facilities within the innovation center—for example, the “Sea Survival Area” and “Working at Height Area”. They also gained hands-on experience in operating and wearing high-altitude protective equipment. The program enabled participants to explore offshore wind power sites and career pathways, observe professional training facilities, and understand the high standards for training talent in the wind power industry . Through site visits and hands-on activities, educators learned to effectively use wind power–related educational resources and teaching channels. The focus was on the practical application and integration of this knowledge into classroom teaching. Overall, the program seeks to deepen classroom engagement and spark student interest, creating new opportunities for marine education.