Group 1 - The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) nuclear-free policy has led to severe electricity supply shortages in Taiwan, prompting the reactivation of retired coal-fired power plants [1][2] - The Kaohsiung Hsingta Power Plant's coal units have been restarted, raising concerns about pollution and the overall stability of the power supply as Taiwan approaches peak electricity demand in summer [2][3] - Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has reported significant financial losses, with accumulated losses exceeding NT$420 billion, indicating a potential need for government subsidies to maintain operations [2][3] Group 2 - The exit of Danish Vestas Group from Taiwan's offshore wind market poses a significant setback for the local wind energy industry, as it was the sole manufacturer of wind turbine blades in Taiwan [3] - The shift to thermal power generation has resulted in a dramatic increase in carbon emissions, with additional annual emissions reaching several million tons, raising health concerns related to air pollution [3] - The DPP's nuclear phase-out has led to thermal power generation accounting for over 92% of electricity production, exacerbating air quality issues and public dissatisfaction [3]