Power plant unit to resume operations next week
Taiwan Faces Power Shortage as Multiple Generators Go Offline
Taiwan is currently grappling with a power shortage, as multiple generators have gone offline due to various issues. The latest incident occurred at the New Taipei City power plant, where a pipe leak forced the shutdown of one of its units. This development comes after a gas leak fire at Kaohsiung's Hsinta Power Plant last week, which has also contributed to the power shortage.
According to Taipower's website, a power reserve of less than 6 percent would prompt an "orange light" warning, likely resulting in power rationing. A reserve margin of 2.2 gigawatts was maintained through last night's peak hours, but with three state-run power generators offline yesterday, the situation remains precarious.
Taipower Vice President Wu Chin-chung has assured the public that a nighttime power reserve of at least 6 percent could be "confidently maintained." However, a power reserve of more than 10 percent is considered safe. To ensure this, Taipower would draw on several strategies, such as using stored energy and backup generator units.
Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Lai Chien-hsin made this announcement at a news conference after a meeting at the Executive Yuan. He also revealed that the Linkou Power Plant's Unit 2 is currently offline due to a system malfunction, and the unit is currently undergoing repairs. The Linkou Power Plant's Unit 1, which experienced a gas leak fire, is still closed for inspections. However, Taipower's vice president has stated that the unit will be back online next week.
A post-incident review has been completed regarding the gas leak fire at Kaohsiung's Hsinta Power Plant, and the results will be presented to the city government at a later date. No further information about the nature or extent of the pipe leak or gas leak fire is provided in this paragraph.
The photo of the Linkou Power Plant's Unit 1 is courtesy of Taiwan Power Co. Unfortunately, the exact time when the generator of Unit 1 at Linkou Power Plant will be back online is not publicly available.
In response to these challenges, Taipower has emphasised the importance of energy conservation and has encouraged the public to reduce their electricity usage during peak hours. As the situation continues to evolve, updates will be provided to keep the public informed.
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