Reported 9 months ago
Recent incidents of power outages have raised concerns about the stability of electricity supply in Taiwan, despite the government's claims of no power shortage. With the peak summer season approaching and the decommissioning of the No. 1 reactor at the nuclear power plants, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is implementing measures to encourage electricity conservation, such as offering incentives for households and small businesses to reduce electricity usage during specified times. However, the approach is being questioned by the public, especially considering the recent electricity price hike and the doubts surrounding the necessity of such measures when the government insists there is no power shortage. The need for these conservation efforts is seen as a result of Taiwan's energy policy focusing on a non-nuclear homeland slogan, which has limited the flexibility in addressing power supply challenges and may continue to pose stability issues in the future.
Source: YAHOO