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Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two dead, 515 injured in Taiwan
Typhoon Kong-rey hit Taiwan, causing two deaths and 515 injuries. Power outages affected 747,770 households. Recovery efforts are underway as warnings lift.
2小時前
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Taichung police cite 22 for breaching typhoon safety rules
Typhoon Kong-rey hit Taiwan, causing power outages and damage in Taichung. Authorities cited 22 hikers for ignoring trail closures. Residents are urged to stay safe.
19小時前
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Nearly 100,000 homes in Taiwan still without power
Typhoon Krathon hit southern Taiwan, leaving nearly 100,000 homes without power. Taipower is working to restore electricity after the storm’s severe impact.
2024/10/04 11:46
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Typhoon Krathon causes widespread damage, injuries, deaths
Typhoon Krathon hit Taiwan, causing power outages, flight delays, and damage across the island. With two people dead and over 100 injured, authorities are rushing to restore order as the storm weakens.
2024/10/03 18:09
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Typhoon Krathon leaves over 109,000 without power in Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon hits Taiwan, causing power outages for 109,588 households. Taiwan Power Co. restores power to 82%. Pingtung, Kaohsiung most affected.
2024/10/03 10:41
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Taipei mayor leads typhoon prep meeting before US trip
Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is leading the city’s typhoon preparedness efforts before his U.S. trip, ensuring minimal impact from Tropical Storm Yagi and readiness for any emergencies.
2024/09/04 14:58
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Typhoon causes nearly NT$1.8 billion in agricultural damage
Discover the impact of Typhoon Gaemi in Taiwan: 10 dead, 2 missing, and 897 injured. The storm caused extensive damage, including agricultural losses of NT$1.8 billion and power outages affecting thousands. Learn more about the recovery efforts and the push to prevent disease outbreaks.
2024/07/28 16:03
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Typhoon Gaemi leaves nearly 500,000 without power in Taiwan
Discover the latest on Typhoon Gaemi’s impact in Taiwan, where power outages have affected over 488,000 households. Learn about Taiwan Power Company’s restoration efforts and the current status.
2024/07/25 09:18
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Typhoon Gaemi leaves thousands without power in Taichung
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi caused flooding and power outages in Taichung’s Dadu District, affecting over 3,700 households, and see how authorities responded to ensure safety and restore services.
2024/07/24 15:45
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Taipei mayor addresses concerns over frequent blackouts
Discover the latest on Taipei’s power outage issue as Mayor Chiang Wan-an addresses concerns over frequent disruptions and the impact of Taiwan’s energy policies.
2024/07/18 13:43
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Taipower cuts power outages by 70%, denies blaming animals
Discover how Taiwan Power Company has significantly reduced power outages by 70% since 2012, focusing on preventive measures rather than blaming small animals. Learn about their strategies for a more resilient power grid.
2024/07/04 10:11
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Faulty transformer plunges Kaohsiung district into darkness
Discover how a faulty transformer and an underground cable joint malfunction led to sudden power outages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, affecting nearly 900 households, and learn about Taipower’s response.
2024/06/28 10:39
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No power shortage behind Taoyuan outages, Taipower clarifies
Discover how Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) addresses the surge in power outages in Taoyuan City, clarifying that the issue is not due to electricity shortage but localized incidents. Learn about their efforts in energy conservation and steps to reduce future outages.
2024/05/09 16:55
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Taoyuan blackouts not caused by power shortage: Premier
Premier Chen Chien-jen addresses the recent power outages in Taoyuan, Taiwan, clarifying they are not due to power shortages but external factors, equipment issues, and natural disasters. Over 100 staff from Taiwan Power Company are deployed for inspections and maintenance to mitigate future incidents.
2024/05/08 15:54
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Taipower launches special inspection to curb Taoyuan outages
Discover how Taiwan Power Company is tackling power outages in Taoyuan with a special inspection project led by Huang Chih-jung, involving 180 personnel to ensure power supply reliability.
2024/05/07 11:22
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Calls for action as Taoyuan’s power outage crisis worsens
Explore the escalating power outage crisis in Taoyuan as Deputy Mayor Su Jun-pin addresses systemic issues with TaiPower, highlighting the city’s struggle with increasing frequency of power disruptions and the urgent need for infrastructure enhancement amidst a growing population.
2024/05/06 12:20
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Taipower president refutes claims of energy policy failure
Discover the reasons behind the recent power outages in Taoyuan, Taiwan, as Taipower’s President, Wang Yao-ting, clarifies the situation. Learn about the complexities of Taiwan’s power system, the comparison with Tokyo Electric Power Company, and the ongoing efforts towards green energy development.
2024/04/22 17:59
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Taipower president stays amid power outage controversy
Premier Chen Chien-jen defends Taipower President Wang Yao-ting’s decision to stay on despite power supply issue accusations, highlighting Taiwan’s robust energy policy and the country’s praised power resilience, particularly after the April 3 earthquake. Chen cites significant improvements in reducing power outages, emphasizing the government’s commitment to renewable energy and power system enhancements.
2024/04/22 17:53
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Taipower president reverses resignation decision
Explore the story of Wang Yao-ting, President of Taiwan Power Co (Taipower), who retracted his resignation to continue leading the company amidst recent power outages and supply challenges in Taoyuan. Discover his commitment to Taipower, supported by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Taipower’s acting chairman, and learn about the company’s efforts to manage power supply through demand response mechanisms and the call for societal support in power plant construction for a stable power system.
2024/04/22 12:20
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Taoyuan City grapples with frequent power outages
Taoyuan City’s Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-Jiuh addresses multiple power outages, attributing them to increased usage and maintenance issues, while also discussing the broader energy strategy for Taiwan, including considerations around nuclear power and the Lungmen Nuclear Power Plant.
2024/04/19 18:23
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Thunderstorms cause power outages in Taoyuan
Thunderstorms cause power outages affecting nearly 10,000 households in Taoyuan; Taiwan Power Company works to restore electricity, citing bamboo brushing against high-voltage switches and feeder lines jumping off as causes.
2024/04/18 15:01
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Kaohsiung mayor demands Taipower reform after outages
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai expressed dissatisfaction with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) during an interpellation at the City Council. Three power failures occurred in Kaohsiung within three days. Chen assigned a consumer ombudsman to assess damage and investigate losses. He demanded Taipower conduct an examination, upgrade the grid, enhance safety measures, and implement thorough management.
2023/11/22 20:30
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KMT candidate blasts DPP, Taipower for Kaohsiung blackouts
KMT candidate criticizes DPP and Taipower for power outages in Kaohsiung. Outages disrupt transportation and businesses. Candidate questions DPP’s energy policies and financial losses. Concerns raised about impact on major industries.
2023/11/22 20:23
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Taiwan could face power outages within 2 weeks of war
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has recently stated that Taiwan’s natural gas reserve could only last for 11 days in the event of an attack that cuts off the island’s airways and ships, resulting in potential nationwide power outages.
2023/04/12 16:44
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Taiwan to face possible power outages after reactor closure
Taiwan’s plan to become a "nuclear-free homeland" by 2025 could result in nationwide power outages, according to experts.
2023/03/03 19:07