💡 How Long Does It Take to Restart and Commercially Operate Nuclear Power Plant No. 4? Analyzing Preparation Time and Funding for Units 1 and 2 from Taipower's Internal Report
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💡 How Long Does It Take to Restart and Commercially Operate Nuclear Power Plant No. 4? Analyzing Preparation Time and Funding for Units 1 and 2 from Taipower's Internal Report

This article analyzes the time and cost required for Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 to restart and operate commercially, presented in a Q&A format. According to a newly leaked 2019 Taipower internal report, Unit 1 of Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs 3-4 years to become commercially operational, requiring approximately NT$18 billion in funding. Unit 2 needs 5.5 years to complete its ongoing construction, requiring approximately NT$32 billion. The author argues that Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs to be restarted, and believes that as long as safety inspections pass, political or interest groups should no longer find excuses to obstruct its activation.

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❓ Question: How long does it take for Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 to be ready for restart and commercial power supply?

✅ Answer: According to Taipower”s Internal Report (2019)

Based on the assessment data from the newly leaked 2019 Taipower internal report:

UnitProject ProgressEstimated Funding RequiredEstimated Commercial Operation TimeRemarks
Unit 195%NT$18 billion3-4 yearsCan operate commercially after hot testing
Unit 291%NT$32 billion5.5 yearsComplete ongoing construction

Total: The entire Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 requires approximately 6 years and an investment of NT$50 billion to become fully operational and commercially viable.

💡 Core Viewpoint

  • Investment Benefit: Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 generates approximately 20 billion kWh annually. Once commercially operational, these engineering costs are expected to be recovered quickly.
  • Strategic Consideration: Taipower, considering human resources, may strategically concentrate resources to get Unit 1 into commercial operation first.
  • Restarting is Superior to Rebuilding:
    • Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs to be restarted, not rebuilt, nor does it require finding a new site for a new plant.
    • If geological surveys pass, re-selecting a site is a waste of time. If all safety inspections pass, dismantling the plant and rebuilding it is self-defeating.
    • If seismic resistance and safety inspections passing are not sufficient conditions for activation, then building a new power plant would also be meaningless; politicians/interest groups could still find excuses to abolish it.

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