Taipower's Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 Reaches End of 40-Year Operating License

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Taipower's Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, with an installed capacity of 0.951 GW, has completed its 40-year operating license. As part of the gradual decommissioning of nuclear units, the unit began load reduction at 1:00 p.m. and was safely shut down by midnight. The plant, which accounted for approximately 3% of Taiwan's total power generation, had generated a cumulative total of about 274,160 GWh of electricity over its service period. Taipower has proactively implemented renovation and expansion projects since 2017 to focus on low-carbon, low-emission gas-fired combined-cycle units, while prioritizing the development of dry storage facilities and final disposal sites for nuclear waste.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taipower's Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, with an installed capacity of 0.951 GW, has reached the end of its 40-year operating license, accounting for about 3% of Taiwan's total power generation.
  • The unit began load reduction at 1:00 p.m. and was safely shut down by midnight, marking the end of its operational life.
  • Taipower has implemented renovation and expansion projects since 2017, focusing on low-carbon, low-emission gas-fired combined-cycle units to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.
  • The company plans to develop dry storage facilities and advance site selection and construction of final disposal sites for nuclear waste.
  • Taipower's power dispatch strategy includes the accelerated deployment of renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower, battery storage, and demand-side management to ensure stable electricity supply and reduce emissions.
  • Four large gas-fired units with a combined capacity of nearly 5 GW will come online this year, alongside approximately 3.5 GW of new wind and photovoltaic power.
  • The upcoming additions will ensure reliable and sufficient power supply for the public.

Statistics:

  • The Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 had an installed capacity of 0.951 GW.
  • The plant accounted for approximately 3% of Taiwan's total power generation.
  • The unit generated a cumulative total of about 274,160 GWh of electricity over its 40-year service period.
  • Four large gas-fired units with a combined capacity of nearly 5 GW will come online this year.
  • Approximately 3.5 GW of new wind and photovoltaic power will be added to the grid this year.

Sources:

  • Republic of China Taiwan Today (May 17), Unit 2 of Taipower's Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant reached the end of its 40-year operating license.
  • Taipower spokesperson, Vice President Chih-Meng Tsai.
  • Director of Nuclear Power Generation Department, Chih-Pao Lin.
  • Director of Power Dispatch Department, Fang-Cheng Chou.
  • Director of Nuclear Backend Management Department, Ying-Chen Liao.