Research paper
Energy security
Published December 2024
Taiwan’s Energy Puzzle
By Rauli Partanen & Angelica Oung
An assessment of Taiwan’s energy system: an island grid that imports almost all of its fuel, is phasing out nuclear power, and faces rising demand from its semiconductor industry alongside significant geopolitical risk.
What the report covers
- Taiwan’s current generation mix and its dependence on imported fuel.
- The consequences of the nuclear phase-out for emissions, prices and supply security.
- Demand growth from industry and electrification.
- Options for a more secure and lower-carbon system.
How to cite this report
Partanen, R., & Oung, A. (2024). Taiwan’s Energy Puzzle. Anthropocene Institute.