Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-24

The Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is considering whether to lower output at two of its power plants amid concerns about air pollution.

The Environmental Protection Administration reports that many monitoring stations in central and southern Taiwan recorded serious levels of air pollution early Saturday.

In response, Taipower is considering lowering output at the Taichung Power Plant in central Taiwan and at the Hsinta Power Plant in southern Taiwan. Between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm Saturday, production at the Taichung Power Plant could be cut by 1100MW while production at the Hsinta plant may be cut by 700MW.    [FULL  STORY]