Wire · operational-macro
Taiwan backs early plan to restart nuclear power in policy shift
◆ Sectors
◆ Geography
◆ Source
◆ Verified
Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Taiwan has approved an initial plan to restart the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, reversing its previous policy to phase out nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security. The restart, potentially as soon as 2028, reflects a broader regional trend of nuclear power revival amid rising energy costs and demand from sectors like semiconductor manufacturing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 3 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Taiwan's return to nuclear energy opens a route to stable power for chipmakers like TSMC, giving you a chance to align your energy sourcing with this shift. The plan signals that energy suppliers tied to nuclear fuel or technology could see new demand soon.
◆ Coverage
3 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 8 Oct 2026
◆ Related on Wire
◆ Topics