An Interview with Minister of Economic Affairs
Phasing out Nuclear Power?
In the year since a massive blackout was caused by power generators going down last August 15, Minister of Economic Affairs Shen Jong-chin has been in the hot seat on nearly a weekly basis, addressing concerns about Taiwan’s energy transition. In spite of the host of challenges at hand, he is confident that policy objectives will be met.
Risky Nuclear-free Homeland Strategy
Tug-of-War Between Time and Pollution
Taiwan has instituted an ambitious policy of phasing out nuclear power by 2025. It is betting heavily on natural gas and renewables, but has it gone too far in limiting its options while other countries diversify their sources of energy?
Keelung Wild Bird Society Director Shen Chin-Fung
Debate More Critical Than Referendum Result
Nuclear power is a sensitive issue. While numerous members of environmental groups have adopted a low profile in this area, the Wild Bird Society of Keelung openly supports an interim approach that would use nuclear power to transition to green energy. Below are excerpts of our interview with Shen Chin-fung, director of the Keelung Wild Bird Society.
MiTAC-SYNNEX Group Chairman, Matthew Miau
Air Pollution or Nuclear Power?
In the tug-of-war between time and pollution, how can Taiwan make the best choice during the transitional energy period? Should the transition to green energy happen via nuclear power or air pollution?
Former Anti-Nuclear Protestor
Taiwan’s Energy Transition Can’t Afford to Have No Plan B
Ever since the large-scale blackout on August 15 last year in Taiwan, a sense of risk has helped this doctor, once totally opposed to nuclear power, to slowly change his tune. Following is an excerpted interview with Dr. Ming-Jiuh Wang.