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Taiwan reverses course on nuclear phase-out, plans to restart reactor by 2028

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3 September 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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Taiwan

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Taiwan plans to restart its No. 3 nuclear reactor by 2028, reversing its previous phase-out policy to secure power supply amidst rising electricity demand and geopolitical tensions. The restart is expected to replace coal-fired generation and stabilise electricity prices, with formal reviews underway.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Taiwan's reversal on nuclear power shifts energy supply options for hardware and semiconductor founders reliant on stable electricity. You must reassess power risk and explore partnerships addressing the transition from fossil fuels to renewed nuclear capacity.

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