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After a decade going 'nuclear free', Taiwan is considering returning to nuclear power
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Taiwan is considering restarting its Maanshan nuclear power plant by 2028 after a decade of phasing out nuclear energy due to rising electricity demand driven by its semiconductor and AI industries. The government faces public debate balancing energy security, nuclear safety concerns, and the need to meet growing power needs while expanding renewables.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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Taiwan is reopening the door on nuclear power to secure stable energy for its booming chip and AI sectors. You should rethink your energy risk and opportunity assumptions if you supply tech industries dependent on Taiwan’s power reliability.
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3 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 8 Oct 2026
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