TAIPEI (TVBS News)—Executive Yuan (行政院) Spokesperson Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱), acknowledged on Thursday (Aug. 15) that while the nationwide power supply remains adequate, northern Taiwan faces a power shortage. To address this imbalance, the government has implemented measures to transfer electricity from the south and central regions to the north.
Chen revealed that in 2023, northern Taiwan consumed 93 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity but generated only 75 billion kilowatt-hours, resulting in a significant shortfall of around 20 billion kilowatt-hours. He stated that the power transfer process incurs a loss of 640 million kilowatt-hours, costing approximately NT$2.3 billion.
To combat these issues, the government plans to actively develop power sources and build a robust power grid in northern Taiwan. Chen highlighted the ongoing renovation project at the Hsieh-Ho Concord Power Plant (協和電廠), which aims to enhance the region's power supply capabilities.
Chen called for local governments' cooperation to ensure the success of these initiatives. The power supply issue directly affects 4.8 million residents and is crucial for northern Taiwan's administrative, financial, and daily needs.
