走在台灣的街廓，家戶門外牆上總少不了電表的身影，它記錄著能源的消耗，也承載了無數家庭的生活軌跡。隨著電力技術邁向數位轉型，退役的機械電表迎來了轉身的契機。

為了將「能源的記憶」轉化為「生活的溫度」，這次計畫我們拆解了5,000個完成歷史任務的機械電表，將其玻璃外殼送入攝氏千度的爐火中重新淬煉，
過往風霜留下的刻痕，化作光線折射後的細緻層次，以餐飲器皿的形式重回大眾視角，成為盛裝餐食的容器。

退役電表計畫，承載的是城市的脈動、能源的歷史、家庭的日常、更是台灣生活文化的集體記憶。我們讓能源文化不只是被看見，更能被端起、被觸摸、被運用在日常裡，帶著過往守護眾人的力量，
以最溫柔的方式，繼續陪伴你的生活。

In almost every Taiwanese household, there is at least one electric meter. These meters have not only tracked energy consumption but also carried the collective routines of countless families. As power technology moves towards digital transformation, retired mechanical electricity meters have found an opportunity to be transformed.

Thus, we initiated this upcycling project to transform “memories of energy” into “warmth of life”. 5,000 retired meters were disassembled by hand, and those detached glass covers were consigend to a furnace at 1,000°C for refinement. The weathered etchings from the past are reborn as delicate layers of light refraction, returning to the public eye as functional tableware.

This project carries the pulse of the city, the history of energy, and the collective memory of Taiwanese life. We ensure that energy culture is not merely observed, but held, touched, and integrated into everyday life. With the strength that once guarded us all, it continues to accompany your life in the gentlest manner.

機械電表與時代演進

電表，是台灣家戶生活中最日常、也最不可或缺的電氣設備。透明光滑的玻璃蓋下，鋁製轉盤緩緩旋轉，同步帶動精密的機械構造，靜靜累積著每一度電的使用紀錄。自 1955 年起，隨著玻璃材料普及，機械電表走入千家萬戶。如今，電力技術邁向智慧化，這些完成歷史任務的機械電表，已成為見證台灣電力發展歷程的重要時代物件。

The Evolution of Mechanical Electric Meters

Electric meters are one of the most common and yet essential electrical devices in Taiwanese households. It is a sophisticated metering device housed inside a glossy and transparent glass cover. As the aluminum disc slowly rotates, it simultaneously drives the mechanical structure, quietly accumulating the usage record of each kilowatt-hour.

Since 1955, with the increasing availability of glass materials, mechanical electric meters with transparent glass covers protecting their internal mechanisms began to be widely used in Taiwan. Today, as power technology moves towards intelligent automation, these mechanical meters, having completed their historical mission, become important artifacts witnessing the development of Taiwan's power industry in the past.

電表玻璃蓋

藉由機械電表外觀透明玻璃蓋，抄表人員與用戶可直接觀察內部數字與鋁製轉盤的運轉情形。玻璃具有高硬度、不易變形、耐熱與耐候等特性，即便長期暴露於戶外，仍能常保通透，結合成熟的加工技術，玻璃成為當時電表蓋的理想材料。此外，玻璃蓋通常搭配封印鎖使用，一旦封印鎖遭破壞或表蓋受損，電力公司便能即時察覺異常，確保設備與用電安全。

Electric Meter Glass Cover

With the transparent glass cover of the mechanical electric meter, meter readers and users can easily observe the digits and the rotation of the aluminum disc. Characterized by its high hardness, resistance to deformation, and heat and weather endurance, glass maintains its transparency even after long-term outdoor exposure. With mature processing techniques, glass became the ideal material for meter covers during that era. To ensure equipment safety, glass covers are typically used with sealing locks to prevent unauthorized access. Once the glass breaks or the seal is breached, the power company can immediately detect the abnormality. 

電表計量面板

機械電表的計量面板由5組顯示0至9的數字圓盤與指針組成。當家中電器啟動時，電表內部的鋁製轉盤會隨著用電力消耗開始旋轉，並驅動齒輪系統。各圓盤數字的排列係由順時針與逆時針交錯而成，此種設計源自內部齒輪傳動機構的連動原理，透過齒輪間的正反銜接，使各個位數得以逐級推進。

Electric Meter Clock Face

The panel consists of five rings displaying numbers from 0 to 9 on each ring. When household appliances are turned on, the aluminum disc inside the electric meter slowly rotates as electricity consumption increases, driving the gear system step by step. The arrangement of the numbers on each disc is an alternating combination of clockwise and counterclockwise rotations. This design is derived from the linkage principle of the internal gear transmission mechanism. Through the forward and reverse connection between the gears, each number can be progressively advanced.

 

《讓每一度電的記憶，回到餐桌》

《Bring the Memory of Each kWh back to Dining Table》

  

瓦瓦碗

瓦瓦碗之名取自電力單位「瓦（Watt）」，亦呼應「碗」的台語發音。

玻璃碗，採用退役電表玻璃蓋重新熔製而成，碗身延續其厚實且穩重的質地；碗側採用細緻的霧面咬花設計，並特別保留一只橢圓形透明視窗，將電表原有的觀察窗意象轉化為視覺焦點。視窗內點綴著台電經典的「閃電標誌」，以及代表機械電表的專屬材料編號「C003」字樣貼花，為每一只碗標記下獨一無二的電力身分。在設計轉化中，我們保留了電表玻璃蓋特有的比例、圓弧與內凹線條，向這份工業設計的堅韌美學致意。

不鏽鋼碟，完整復刻了機械電表的不鏽鋼扣環，用於鎖固玻璃蓋與電表本體，碟面上精確復刻5組數字指針圓盤，暗藏的密碼是記錄著台電自 1946 年創立以來80年載的守護旅程。而盤面上點綴的「無限符號」，則象徵著對環境永續的無限承諾。

Wa-Wa Bowl

The name "Wa-Wa Bowl" is derived from the unit of electrical power, the "Watt," while also echoing the Taiwanese pronunciation of the word "bowl" (uánn).

This glass bowl is crafted from the melted glass covers of retired electric meters. Inheriting the substantial and steady texture of electric meter cover, the exterior features a delicate matte-etched finish, intentionally preserving an elliptical transparent window that transforms the meter’s original observation portal into a poetic visual centerpiece. Inside the window, a subtle decal features the iconic TPC lightning bolt logo alongside "C003"—the specific material code for mechanical meters—marking each bowl with a unique electrical identity. Throughout the design transformation, we have preserved the distinctive proportions, contours, and recessed lines of the original meter, paying homage to the resilient aesthetics of industrial design.

The stainless steel saucer is a perfect replica of the stainless steel clamping ring of electric meters, originally used to seal the glass cover to the meter body. Meticulously engraved on its surface are five numerical dials and pointers; these hidden codes chronicle TPC’s journey of guardianship from 1946 to its 80th anniversary. Finally, the "infinity symbol (∞)" integrated into the design symbolizes an enduring commitment to environmental sustainability.

 

千千杯

千千杯之名源自電力計量單位「千瓦小時 (kWh)」，字型亦近似「干干」杯，象徵舉杯分享的愉悅時刻。

玻璃杯，採用退役電表玻璃蓋重新熔製而成，延續其厚實且穩重的質地，透過細膩工藝將能源語彙轉化為觸手可及的生活質感。

杯身兩側特別融入台電經典的「閃電標誌」，以及代表機械電表的專屬材料編號 C003，透過一凸一凹的工法記錄材料轉身的歷程。杯側採用細緻的霧面咬花設計，提供溫潤防滑的手感，杯底則維持全透明特性，復刻電表玻璃方便「讀表」的清透視角，讓內容物在折射光影中展現純淨質感。

為了更貼近現代日常，千千杯擁有 400ml 的實用容量，能輕鬆容納一整罐標準鋁罐飲品。

Chin-Chin Cup

The name "Chin-Chin Cup" comes from the electricity unit "kilowatt-hour (kWh)”, and its pronunciation is the same as “chin chin”, symbolizing the joyful moment of raising a glass and sharing.

Crafted from melted glass covers of retired electric meters, the cup inherits their substantial and steady texture. Through refined craftsmanship, the abstract language of energy is transformed into a tangible and tactile experience in daily life.

Both sides of the cup feature the classic TPC lightning bolt logo and the identification number C003—the exclusive material code representing its heritage as a mechanical electric meter serving at TPC. The embossed and concave design documents the material's transformation process. The exterior features a fine matte-etched finish, providing a warm, non-slip grip. In contrast, the base remains perfectly transparent, replicating the clear viewing angle intended for "meter reading." This allows the pure essence and beauty of contents seen through the evocative interplay of light and shadow.

Designed for everyday use, the Chien-Chien Cup boasts a practical 400ml capacity, easily accommodating a full standard aluminum can of beverage.

 

 

更多產品細節

不鏽鋼碟，外觀復刻了機械電表的不鏽鋼扣環造型，碟面轉譯的圖案代表著電表中最重要的三個零件，包括精確齒輪數字指針、用電時會轉的圓盤、標示著電表製作年度廠商及型號銘牌，這些鋁件也讓我們思考如何再利用，呼應著盤面上的「無限符號」是對環境永續的無限承諾。

 

合作設計團隊-捷羽創意/Green Object

捷羽創意 / Green Object, 以環境友善材質為基礎，致力以設計回應日常。從材料、觸感與細節出發，以克制而精準的設計語彙，創造能自然融入生活的作品。我們相信，設計源於清晰的取捨—以簡約換取深度，讓物件回歸本質。

About Jie Yu Creative/ Green Object

Grounded in environment-friendly materials, Jie Yu Creative / Green Object is dedicated to design that responds to daily life. Starting  with material, tactility, and details as the fundamental focus, a restrained and precise design language is adopted to create pieces that integrate seamlessly into the conduction of daily living. It is our belief that design originates from the clarity from choices—achieving depth through simplicity, and allowing each object to return to its essence.

 

使用與保養

• 耐熱溫度：0~100℃，請勿放入冷凍庫，並遠離火源及高溫環境，避免劇烈溫差導致產品損壞。
• 玻璃碗含有工藝貼花，使用洗碗機、烘碗機、微波爐、烤箱或消毒機，可能導致貼花脫落。
• 不鏽鋼碟請勿使用菜瓜布、鋼刷及腐蝕性清潔劑，以避免表面刮傷。
• 本產品通過SGS檢測合格及符合中華民國食品器具容器包裝衛生標準，請安心使用。
• 本產品以台電退役電表玻璃回收再製而成，玻璃可能出現細微氣泡或料流紋理，屬再生玻璃的自然特徵。

Use and Care

• Heat resistance temperature: 0°C ~ 100°C. Do not freeze this product and keep it away from fire and high temperatures to avoid damage from drastic temperature changes.

• The glass bowl contains decorative decals, which may peel off when using a dishwasher, dryer, microwave, oven, or sterilizer.

• For stainless steel dishes, do not use scrubbing pads, steel brushes, or corrosive cleaning agents to avoid scratching the surface.

• This product has passed SGS testing and meets the Republic of China hygiene standards for food utensils and containers. Please use it with confidence.

• This product is made of recycled glass from retired electric meters. The glass may contain tiny bubbles or flow lines, which are natural characteristics of recycled glass.