Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power facility in Wanli District, Taiwan
The Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant was a facility with two reactors in Wanli that together produced about 1,970 megawatts of electricity to supply the New Taipei region. The structure included standard reactor designs with associated safety and cooling systems typical of plants from that era.
The facility began operations in 1981 with its first reactor and expanded in 1983 with a second unit, marking an important moment in Taiwan's nuclear expansion. Both reactors were then shut down in the 2020s as the country moved away from nuclear power.
The site represents a turning point in Taiwan's energy policy, as society increasingly embraced renewable power sources. This shift is reflected in how people now view the facility and reconsider the nation's energy future.
The facility is located on the coast of Wanli and is not open for regular visits today since it is a decommissioned nuclear site. Visitors can see the exterior from surrounding areas or learn more about Taiwan's nuclear energy history through local museums and educational resources.
In a remarkable achievement, the facility set a national record in 2010 by completing a reactor refueling in just 24.48 days. This swift process demonstrated the efficiency and precision that was achieved during its operation.
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