Group 1 - Taiwan's third nuclear power plant (Nuclear Plant No. 3) Unit 2 officially ceased operations on May 17, marking the end of the nuclear power era in Taiwan [1] - Following the shutdown, Taiwan's peak reserve capacity rate dropped below 10%, reaching 9.55%, raising concerns about electricity supply stability [1] - The Nuclear Plant No. 3 Unit 2 had an installed capacity of 951 MW, contributing approximately 3% to Taiwan's total power generation capacity, with a cumulative output of 274.16 billion kWh over 40 years [1] Group 2 - The cost of renewable energy purchases in Taiwan was reported at NT$5.80 per kWh, while natural gas generation cost NT$3.01 per kWh, and nuclear energy cost only NT$1.76 per kWh, indicating a potential increase in electricity costs due to the replacement of low-cost nuclear power with higher-cost alternatives [2] - Average electricity prices in Taiwan have seen significant increases, with an approximate 11% rise in the first half of last year, and industrial electricity prices increasing by up to 25% [2] - The Taiwanese government plans to rely on renewable energy sources and natural gas to replace nuclear power, but the variability of renewable energy generation poses challenges in meeting base load power demands [2] Group 3 - To alleviate electricity supply pressure, Taiwan Power Company plans to deploy nearly 5,000 MW of gas-fired units this year, although the construction progress of these units is not optimistic [3] - There are concerns that if reserve capacity falls below safe levels, Taiwan Power Company may have to implement rolling blackouts to ensure grid stability [3] - The push for a "nuclear-free homeland" policy by the Taiwanese government may lead to a dual crisis of electricity shortages and soaring prices if energy policies are not adjusted [3]
台湾核电归零首日 供电吃紧亮“黄灯”
Zhong Guo Dian Li Bao·2025-05-20 05:14