Taiwan Shuts Down Last Operating Nuclear Reactor
The closure marks the end of nuclear energy in Taiwan, fulfilling a key promise of the government's 2016 energy policy.
Taiwan has commenced the shutdown of its last operating nuclear reactor, officially marking the island's exit from nuclear power.
The state-owned Taiwan Power Company announced that Reactor No. 2 at the Nanshan Nuclear Power Plant, located in southern Taiwan and with a capacity of 95 megawatts, is scheduled to cease operations completely by midnight local time after the expiration of its 40-year operating license.
This decision aligns with a significant commitment made by the Taiwanese government in its 2016 energy policy.
The move away from nuclear energy was largely influenced by the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, which raised global concerns regarding nuclear safety.
As Taiwan transitions away from nuclear energy, it is expected to increase its focus on renewable energy sources as part of a broader strategy to ensure energy security and environmental sustainability.
The state-owned Taiwan Power Company announced that Reactor No. 2 at the Nanshan Nuclear Power Plant, located in southern Taiwan and with a capacity of 95 megawatts, is scheduled to cease operations completely by midnight local time after the expiration of its 40-year operating license.
This decision aligns with a significant commitment made by the Taiwanese government in its 2016 energy policy.
The move away from nuclear energy was largely influenced by the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, which raised global concerns regarding nuclear safety.
As Taiwan transitions away from nuclear energy, it is expected to increase its focus on renewable energy sources as part of a broader strategy to ensure energy security and environmental sustainability.
