Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-08
Premier William Lai says the government has three strategies in place to deal with a
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shortage of electricity in Taiwan.
A lack of power is one of five shortages the government says is holding back Taiwan’s economy. Energy is a particular issue as the government works to phase out the use of nuclear power in Taiwan. At a press conference Wednesday, Lai said the government will invest NT$900 billion (US$30 billion) to address the power shortage.
Lai said the government’s first strategy requires regular maintenance and repairs to power generators and completion of new generators on schedule.
The second strategy involves expanding the use of renewable energy. The government’s goal is to generate 20% of Taiwan’s energy from renewable sources by 2025. The government aims to generate 3 million kilowatts of power from rooftop solar panels by 2025. Lai said the government’s third strategy involves saving energy and smart and flexible storage. [FULL STORY]
