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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.
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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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Taoyuan faces power crisis: aging infrastructure to blame
Explore the challenges Taoyuan City faces with power outages, as Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-chu addresses equipment failure, aging infrastructure, and the indirect role of power shortages. Amidst public dissatisfaction and the impact on industries and healthcare, Taoyuan confronts the realities of climate change and growing demands on its electricity supply.
2024/04/19 18:07
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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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Taiwanese doctor joins frontline efforts in Gaza
Taiwanese intervention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly in the Gaza Strip, aims to provide aid. Dr. Hung Shang-kai, an emergency physician from Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and part of Doctors Without Borders, has been stationed in Gaza since July. He hopes to improve the local emergency triage system to help more injured patients due to frequent conflicts and a shortage of medical resources in the area. The Gaza Strip faces challenges such as overdevelopment, saltwater intrusion, clean water shortage, and limited electricity supply, which result in medical supply shortages and hinder specialized treatment. Various organizations are extending their help to locals during these turbulent times.
2023/10/16 10:49
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Devastating destruction on Orchid Island after Typhoon Koinu
Typhoon Koinu has caused extensive damage to Orchid Island, leaving residents without power and severely impacting infrastructure. Over 2,400 households have been affected, and communication systems are virtually non-operational.
2023/10/06 15:13
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Typhoon Koinu leaves 45k homes without power in Pingtung
Typhoon Koinu caused power outages for 45k households in Pingtung County. Strong winds and fallen utility poles leave 23,000 homes without electricity. Kenting’s streets suffer damage with toppled vendor stalls and signage, with South Korean tourists rescued by a media crew amidst the turbulent weather.
2023/10/05 19:38
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Typhoon Haikui causes power outages in Kaohsiung
Typhoon Haikui causes widespread power outages in Kaohsiung, leaving over 60,000 homes without electricity.
2023/09/04 10:55
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Typhoon Khanun’s rainfall hits Nantou, stranding residents
The torrential rain brought by Typhoon Khanun caused severe damage in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, leading to landslides, power outages, and flooding. The disater created significant challenges for the residents, with some stranded due to the damages
2023/08/08 19:44
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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