Climate
Taiwan Moves Closer to Restarting Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant
Taiwan is advancing plans to restart the Maanshan nuclear power plant, potentially by 2028, after the government approved an interim plan to resume operations. This shift marks a reversal of the country's previous policy to phase out nuclear energy, driven by increasing electricity demand from data centers and chip manufacturers like TSMC. The plant was shut down last year after its 40-year license expired, but recent legislative changes allow for license extensions. Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed openness to nuclear energy, with safety checks expected to take another one and a half to two years before official approval can be granted.
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