Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Associaton

What Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Associaton does

Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) is a Taiwan-based non-profit organization founded in 2018 that operates an intermediary model connecting corporate and public donors with social welfare organizations to deploy solar photovoltaic systems for charitable ends. Its flagship GW100+ (Green Well 100+) initiative, launched in 2021, aims to complete 100 green energy charity actions by 2030; as of the latest reporting, 50 actions have been completed, benefiting 80+ recipient organizations and over 13,000 children, elderly, and persons with disabilities. The technical core consists of rooftop solar PV installations funded by donations, with green electricity sold to Taipower under Taiwan's feed-in tariff program; after deducting maintenance costs and roof rent, the net revenue is donated to designated social welfare organizations, producing 20-year stable income streams. Supporting technical and programmatic capabilities include an energy vulnerability assessment framework with four indicator domains, carbon footprint analysis for cultural institutions, female energy auditor training programs, and a sustainability textbook initiative.

TGECA's revenue mechanics are donation-driven rather than commercial. Funding streams include corporate sponsorships (e.g., Taiwan Mobile's annual Love Punch program, CTBC Financial, AIA Taiwan, Cathay Financial, 7-Eleven, KPMG, Coca-Cola, and 25+ other enterprises), individual public donations, and grant funding such as the 2023 APAC Sustainability Seed Fund from Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. The organization does not charge fees for services; administrative costs are covered through corporate sponsorships and small administrative deductions from green electricity revenue. Distribution is direct and project-based, with TGECA handling the full administrative chain from donation collection to solar contracting to revenue distribution to beneficiary organizations. The customer base spans four primary segments: social welfare organizations (recipients), corporate sponsors (ESG/CSR buyers), government bodies (collaborators on net-zero and just transition policy), and individual citizens (small donors), with the social welfare organization and corporate sponsor segments being primary.

In 2024, TGECA extended its scope by establishing the Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network (Gender-Wave NetZero), connecting 20+ domestic and international organizations to promote gender-responsive just transition, train female energy auditors, and advocate for inclusive climate policy at UNFCCC forums including COP30, COP28, and COP26. The organization has received the 2024 National Sustainable Development Award (Civil Society Category) and the 2025 National Social Groups Public Welfare Contribution Gold Medal, and is led by Founding Chairperson Chen Hui-Ping, who also serves on the Presidential Office's National Climate Change Policy Committee and the National Development Council's Just Transition Committee.

Name

Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Associaton

Legal name

社團法人台灣綠能公益發展協會

Website

https://tgeca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) is a Taiwan non-profit founded in 2018 that connects corporate and public donations to install rooftop solar PV systems on social welfare organizations' buildings, selling green electricity to Taipower and donating net revenue to beneficiaries over 20-year terms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Green Energy Charity Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

DER Financing, Leasing & Billing Platforms (TPO, PPA, On-Bill) (EUAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Green energy charity
• Solar photovoltaic systems
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Energy vulnerability assessment
• Sustainable development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Donation and Green Electricity Revenue Sharing: The association mobilizes corporate and public donations to purchase solar panels. The solar power generated is sold to Taipower (Taiwan Power Company), and after deducting maintenance costs and roof rent, the net revenue is donated to designated social welfare organizations, providing a 20-year stable income stream.
2. Green Power Donation and Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors contribute funds to purchase green electricity for social welfare institutions or purchase green electricity generated by social welfare organizations' rooftop solar systems, creating a sustainable green production and consumption cycle.
3. Carbon Credit for Charity: Assists social welfare institutions in replacing energy-inefficient equipment, generating carbon credit quotas that create additional carbon revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) is a non-profit organization that mobilizes corporate and public donations to install rooftop solar PV systems on social welfare organizations across Taiwan. The solar electricity is sold to Taipower under the feed-in tariff program, and after deducting maintenance costs and roof rent, the net revenue is donated back to the beneficiary organizations over a 20-year period, creating stable, long-term funding streams for vulnerable groups. Beyond solar installation, the association conducts energy vulnerability surveys for social welfare institutions, advocates gender-responsive just transition, and promotes inclusive climate and energy policy.

Product overview

Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of green energy charity programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offering is the Green Well 100+ (GW100+) initiative, a 2021–2030 advocacy framework that raises donations to install rooftop solar PV systems for social welfare organizations, generating 20-year green electricity revenue. Supporting program models include: the annual Love Punch! (種福電) solar charity program in partnership with Taiwan Mobile; the Energy Vulnerability Survey service providing four-indicator diagnostics for social welfare organizations; the Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network (Gender-Wave NetZero) for gender-responsive just transition; Resilience Public Welfare integrating solar + storage; and the Taiwan Sustainability Textbook educational initiative. TGECA acts as the intermediary layer between donors, enterprises, and beneficiary organizations, handling administrative processes, solar contracts, and revenue distribution—providing NPOs with a turnkey green energy charity model without requiring them to hold technical or fundraising expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GW100+ (Green Well 100+): Green Well 100+ initiative launched in 2021, aiming to achieve 100 green energy charity actions by 2030, helping disadvantaged groups access sustainable energy.
• Gender-Wave NetZero (台灣淨零性別網絡)

Products and services

• Green Well 100+ (GW100+) Green Energy Charity Initiative Core advocacy initiative launched in 2021 aiming to complete 100 green energy charity actions by 2030. Combines corporate and public donations to install solar PV systems on social welfare organization rooftops, generating 20-year green electricity revenue for beneficiaries while advancing UN SDGs and ensuring no one is left behind in the net-zero transition.
• Love Punch! (種福電計畫) Solar Charity Program Annual solar charity program initiated by Taiwan Mobile since 2017 with TGECA as executing partner. Combines enterprise and public donations to install solar panels on social welfare rooftops; green electricity is sold to Taipower with revenue returned to beneficiaries over 20 years.
• Energy Vulnerability Survey (能源脆弱度調查) First-of-its-kind in Taiwan energy vulnerability survey targeting social welfare organizations, using four indicator domains (energy expenditure, energy efficiency, thermal comfort, health profile) with a green/yellow/red three-tier alert system to visualize and diagnose energy vulnerability and support targeted green energy interventions.
• Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network / Gender-Wave NetZero (台灣淨零性別網絡) Network established in April 2024 promoting gender-responsive just transition; trains female energy auditors and builds a 'Sustainable Women's Supergroup'; connects domestic and international organizations to advance gender equality in net-zero policy and action.
• Resilience Public Welfare (韌性公益)

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000+ vulnerable individuals helped (children, elderly, persons with disabilities)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taiwan Mobile (台灣大哥大)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partner for the annual 'Love Punch' (種福電) program since 2017. Taiwan Mobile initiates supplier and public donations, with TGECA handling administrative processes for social welfare organizations. Over 9 years, the program has helped 9 organizations generate projected NT$96.39 million in green electricity revenue.
• CTBC Financial Holding (中信金控)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year partnership to help Lanyang Museum become Taiwan's first net-zero museum. CTBC sponsors solar installations and marine biodiversity conservation surveys, integrating green energy charity revenue to support the museum's net-zero transition.
• Cathay Financial Holding (國泰金控)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged in creative green energy charity programs including employee weight-loss-for-donation initiatives where NT$100 is donated for each kilogram lost to build solar power plants.
• AIA Taiwan (友邦人壽)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, AIA donates NT$100 for each electronic insurance policy issued, accumulated funds used to purchase solar panels with green electricity revenue donated to De Lan Children's Home and Kaohsiung Shanlin Family Development Association. Awarded the 2023 National Sustainable Development Award.
• 7-Eleven (統一超商)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoin donation sponsorship for Down Syndrome Foundation's green energy sheltered workshop, helping with carbon inventory and green electricity adoption.
• 陽光伏特家 (SunnyRich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner organization; TGECA evolved from SunnyRich's green energy charity model. SunnyRich provides solar crowdfunding platform and project execution capabilities.
• Lanyang Museum (蘭陽博物館)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship project partner for Taiwan's first net-zero museum; TGECA has been collaborating since 2021 to help the museum achieve net-zero through solar installations, carbon inventory, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Sinlu Foundation (心路基金會)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of multiple GW100+ programs including the 2025 Love Punch; TGECA helped establish Taiwan's first green energy sheltered workshop with 5% green electricity adoption, targeting RE20.
• National Development Council (國發會)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator on 'Net-Zero Just Transition - Yilan Net-Zero Sustainability Chain' project and female energy auditor training workshops, providing resources for inclusive energy transition.
• Yilan County Government Environmental Protection Bureau (宜蘭縣政府環保局)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementer of Taiwan's first energy vulnerability survey covering 10 social welfare institutions in Yilan; TGECA provides research methodology and analysis.
• Ministry of Science and Technology (國科會)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of 'Civil Society Innovation Demonstration and Sandbox - Green Sheltered Workshop Program' funding for Sinlu Foundation's green energy shelter project and cultural industry net-zero initiatives with Zhinangong and U-Theatre.
• Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) - UNFCCCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the 9 official NGO constituencies under UNFCCC; participated online in the founding of Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network, connecting TGECA to international gender-climate networks.
• Urgent Action FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization dedicated to promoting women's and environmental protection advocacy; participated online in the founding of Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network.
• 5% Design Action / Earth Solutions (地球解方)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing Taiwan's first sustainability textbook launched at Green Expo; collaborated on K12 sustainability education content.
• Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank (台北富邦銀行)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ initiative, supporting green energy charity projects.
• 104 Job Bank (104人力銀行)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for BoYou Foundation green energy charity program; contributed to TGECA's GW100+ initiatives.
• Lite-On (光寶科技)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• KPMG TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+; supported green energy charity projects.
• Carrefour Taiwan (家樂福)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to sustainability textbook initiative; represented in TGECA's 10 corporate brand sustainability education ecosystem.
• GreenVines (綠藤生機)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• O-Bank (王道銀行)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• Watsons (屈臣氏)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• MacroHi (大研生醫)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• Coca-Cola Taiwan (可口可樂)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• KPMGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• AUO (友達光電)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.
• Citibank Taiwan (花旗台灣)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported 2019 '迎光飛翔' project illuminating intellectually disabled care center in Yilan; historical partner in green energy charity.
• Taipower (台電)coreOthersTaiwan Power Company purchases green electricity generated by charity solar PV systems under the feed-in tariff program, enabling revenue streams for social welfare organizations.
• 睿奇能控股份有限公司minorOthersThird-party solar power plant operator that holds power plants and sells green electricity to Taipower for TGECA's charity projects, transferring revenue to TGECA after deducting costs.
• SPACC Taiwan Climate Action AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network, representing climate action and sustainable partnership initiatives.
• Homemakers Union Foundation (、主婦聯盟環境保護協會)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network; collaborating on gender-responsive climate and energy transition advocacy.
• Mama Climate Action Alliance (媽媽氣候行動聯盟)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network; advocating for climate action and gender equality.
• CSR@Commonwealth Magazine (CSR@天下)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Taiwan Net-Zero Gender Network activities and TGECA's public welfare communications.
• Del Solar (友達光電)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating enterprise in GW100+ green energy charity initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Lanyang Museum (蘭陽博物館): Flagship beneficiary partner; Taiwan's first net-zero museum. Serves as TGECA's reference project and showcases the cultural institution decarbonization use case.
• SPACC Taiwan Climate Action Alliance: Taiwan climate-action coalition that co-founded the Gender-Wave NetZero network with TGECA. Comparable civil society coalition operating in Taiwan's climate advocacy space.
• 5% Design Action (地球解方): Taiwan social design and sustainability organization; co-publisher of Taiwan's first sustainability textbook with TGECA. Comparable Taiwanese civil society player in the sustainability ecosystem.
• U-Theatre (優人神鼓): Taiwanese cultural institution that partnered with TGECA on carbon footprint analysis and net-zero pathway planning. Comparable as a cultural-industry net-zero adopter in Taiwan.

Direct peers

• GRID Alternatives: US nonprofit installing solar for low-income families and workforce development. Similar model of leveraging donations and grants to deploy solar for vulnerable groups at scale.
• RE-volv: US-based nonprofit that uses a solar crowdfunding model to fund PV installations for other nonprofits and community organizations, with revenue returned to beneficiaries. Highly comparable to TGECA's GW100+ charity model.
• GivePower Foundation: Nonprofit that builds solar-powered community infrastructure (water desalination, schools) in vulnerable regions globally. Comparable in deploying solar infrastructure to create social impact for disadvantaged communities.
• Solar Sister: Nonprofit combining women-centered solar entrepreneurship with energy access in Africa. Closely comparable to TGECA's gender-responsive just transition and Gender-Wave NetZero framework.
• SolarAid: International nonprofit deploying solar energy to underserved communities to combat energy poverty. Comparable mission of using distributed solar to improve welfare for vulnerable populations.
• SunnyRich (陽光伏特家): Taiwan's pioneering solar crowdfunding platform and TGECA's founding partner. Operates the underlying donation-to-solar infrastructure that TGECA's charity projects run on, making them the most directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tgeca.gw100
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tgeca
• Instagraminstagram.com/genderwave_netzero

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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