On May 17, Taiwan bid farewell to its last operating nuclear power unit, marking the definitive conclusion of the island's 47-year nuclear power generation era and the dawn of a 'non-nuclear homeland' as of May 18. However, this milestone has sparked concerns among Taiwanese regarding potential crises, such as power shortages and escalating electricity prices. Prior to its decommissioning, the nuclear power unit supplied 10% of Taiwan's electricity needs, yet the development of alternative energy sources has not kept up with the pace of this transition. Renewable energy's actual contribution falls short of official figures, highlighting the challenges faced during this energy transformation.
