Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Hospital Authority (HA) announced today that electronic maternity/sick leave certificates and electronic maternity leave certificates will be adopted starting April 24, replacing traditional, manually signed paper versions.

Following the earlier digitalisation of medical and attendance certificates, the new electronic maternity/sick leave certificates, issued by doctors, and electronic maternity certificates issued by midwives, will carry digital signatures with the same legal status as traditional paper copies.

The digital versions will detail the patient’s names, proof of pregnancy, expected date of confinement and any recommended sick leave.

Under the new arrangement, all electronic certificates, including the attendance certificate, will be automatically stored in the “Records” feature on the authority’s HA Go mobile application. Patients can access these records to apply for sick leave or provide proof of consultation, with the option to print hard copies if required. 

The HA noted that the move aims to streamline record management and reduce the risk of patients losing physical documents.

While printed copies of electronic certificates remain available during this initial stage, the authority encourages the public to transition fully to the electronic format.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

President Lai attends opening of 17th Asia-Pacific Forum of Medical Laboratory Science
On the afternoon of April 18, President Lai Ching-te traveled to Taichung to attend the opening ceremony of the 17th Asia-Pacific Forum of Medical Laboratory Science. In remarks, President Lai stated that medical technologists are like the eyes of the medical system, and more than just a part of the diagnostic process; they are also a major pillar of precision medicine, public health, infection control, and the overall resilience of the healthcare system. He indicated that as Taiwan faces major challenges, including its transition into a super-aged society, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and the impacts of extreme weather, the government is expanding investment and adopting smart technologies in healthcare to advance the goals of the Healthy Taiwan initiative. The president expressed hope to further enhance the quality of Taiwan’s healthcare services and drive non-stop innovation and development in the biomedical industry, and collaborate to benefit people’s health.
A transcript of President Lai’s remarks follows:
This year marks the 17th Asia-Pacific Forum of Medical Laboratory Science. To begin, let me thank the Taiwan Association of Medical Technologists for its continued promotion of professional exchanges and international collaboration. I would also like to thank all the distinguished guests gathered here. Your strong support over the years has helped make this meaningful forum an important platform for medical laboratory science in the Asia-Pacific region.
I want to extend a warm welcome to the experts in the field who have made the long journey to join us here. Your gathering here in Taiwan boosts scholarly exchanges and demonstrates the Asia-Pacific region’s commitment to collaborating for people’s health. 
Medical technologists are like the eyes of the medical system. Many areas, from early disease discovery and clinical diagnostics, to risk assessment and post-treatment monitoring, depend heavily on your professional analysis and interpretation. You all stand on the frontline of medical care and are a key force in the development of smart medicine.
This year’s forum takes “Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient” as its central theme, guiding this profession into a new era; it is also an important path of development for medicine around the world.
New technologies are changing the face of medical services, whether it’s AI-assisted diagnosis, smart laboratories, or automated testing; they are also allowing us to discover problems earlier and provide care with higher precision.
This is very important, as Taiwan faces major challenges, including our transition into a super-aged society, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and the impacts of extreme weather. We must harness digital technologies and AI to build a smart health system that covers all age groups and all settings, a system with proactive early warning and real-time response capabilities. This will drive the transformation of our healthcare model from treatment-centered care to one that prioritizes prevention and health promotion. 
This is also a core objective of our government’s Healthy Taiwan initiative. We aim to leverage Taiwan’s high-tech advantages and biomedical expertise by expanding investment and adopting smart technologies in healthcare. This will help us further enhance the quality of our healthcare services, and drive non-stop innovation and development in the biomedical industry.
As we promote this initiative, the role of medical laboratory sciences will only grow more vital. Medical technologists are more than just a part of the diagnostic process. They are also a major pillar of precision medicine, public health, infection control, and the overall resilience of our healthcare system.
I encourage you all to continue to deepen professional collaboration, [and] strengthen your help. We should work together – then our care system will go forever, and people’s health will be protected and developed. Thank you very much.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

February 3, 2026-To facilitate the smooth progress of a major national energy construction project, this morning Taipower held a ceremony publicly committing to create a procurement integrity platform for the Hsieh-ho Plant Upgrade Renovation Plan-Sea Wall, Land Reclamation, and LNG Unloading Dock Maritime Construction Procurement Project. Authorities from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Agency Against Corruption (AAC), and the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) joined hands with Taipower at the Hsieh-ho Construction Office, jointly committing to the spirit of cross-sector collaboration, public-private partnership, transparent administration, and public supervision. The coalition aims to reject undue external influence and ensure fairness and impartiality during construction, as well as legal compliance, adherence to quality standards, and on-schedule completion, thereby achieving the goals of a stable power supply and reduced air pollution in the northern region.

A Taipower representative expressed that the Hsieh-ho Plant Upgrade Renovation Plan aims to simultaneously ensure a stable power supply and improve air quality. This plan will replace the plant’s four outdated oil-fired units with two new gas-powered units. After construction is completed, the plant will provide customers on the northeastern power grid with stable electricity while reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by 96% and 52%, respectively. The maritime construction portion of the project involves highly difficult breakwater engineering, land reclamation through embankment, and installation of an LNG unloading dock.

Hsieh-ho’s maritime construction is highly specialized, requiring an enormous procurement amount, and the plant is one of Taiwan’s key energy facilities; thus, the project has attracted public interest. To alleviate public concerns and practice information transparency, Taipower has joined hands with the AAC, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the MJIB to establish a procurement integrity platform. The Company aims, through public and transparent methods, to invite external examination and supervision to facilitate the smooth completion of this major procurement project.
To demonstrate their proactive attitude, after the commitment ceremony, Taipower, relevant units, and elected committee members immediately convened their first coordination meeting, where they exchanged views on how to safeguard independence and guard against legal risks during the bidding phase of the Hsieh-ho construction project. Moving forward, Taipower will utilize this coordination mechanism to periodically exchange views with judicial and executive authorities regarding hidden risks and controversies, enabling it to establish early warning and handling systems. This will not only prevent fraud but also facilitate project success by enabling suppliers to focus on fulfilling their obligations.

Information regarding the Hsieh-ho Plant Upgrade Renovation Plan-Sea Wall, Land Reclamation, and LNG Unloading Dock Maritime Construction Procurement Project, such as the construction progress and related meeting minutes, will be gradually disclosed on the Procurement Integrity Platform page of Taipower’s website. Members of the public are invited to collectively monitor the project, and it is hoped that through transparent administration, the Company can eliminate undue external influences and ensure the progress and quality of this major procurement project.

The commitment ceremony was presided over by Taipower Chairman Tseng Wen-Sheng. Ministry of Economic Affairs Vice Minister Chien-Hsin Lai; Agency Against Corruption, Ministry of Justice Director-General Ping Cheng; Taiwan Keelung District Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Ke I-Fen; Keelung Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau Director Huang Shu-Hua; Department of Civil Service Ethics, Ministry of Economic Affairs Director Chi Chia-Chen; Department of Civil Service Ethics, Keelung City Government Director Lee Kuo-Cheng; and other esteemed guests were on site as witnesses, demonstrating a commitment to the four key principles: cross-sector collaboration, public-private partnership, transparent administration, and public supervision.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lin
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Hsieh-ho Construction Office Director Wu Yung-Kang
Phone: (02) 2427-7222
E-mail: u779595@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

January 21, 2026-Grid construction is closely tied to a stable power supply and regional development. In recent years, Taipower has continuously promoted initiatives to connect the island-wide grid, which will increase the resilience of the power supply through mutual interregional support. However, the eastern region faces constraints due to geographical conditions, making construction difficult. Today, Taipower announced that it is actively discussing a collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) that will incorporate grid construction into the Suhua Highway Safety Enhancement Project (Suhua Safety Project). This joint construction project will complete the island-wide grid and increase grid resilience in the eastern region.

A Taipower representative explained that the Hualien region’s electricity is currently supplied primarily via the New East-West Line, a high voltage transmission line that traverses the Central Mountain Range. The key to the smooth completion and stable operation of this project lay in close cooperation between Taipower and the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA), Ministry of Agriculture.

The New East-West Line passes through rugged mountainous terrain. Construction and maintenance work depend heavily on the Danda Forest Road and other established access roads. However, the Danda Forest Road is frequently damaged by landslides and other natural disasters. The Sunhai Bridge at its entrance was also previously damaged by a typhoon. These factors have seriously impacted Taipower personnel’s ability to enter the mountain range to conduct grid maintenance. However, through collaboration with FANCA, both agencies have jointly invested in road repairs and maintenance, successfully integrating road and grid maintenance, and demonstrating the concrete results of cross-ministerial collaboration.

The New East-West Line not only allows energy to circulate between the east and west sides of the island but also enhances the eastern grid’s resilience to extreme weather conditions. Taipower has actively promoted initiatives to connect the island-wide grid; however, the area south of Heping, Hualien is currently constrained by geographical and environmental conditions. Ultimately, linkage of a 48-kilometer section remains incomplete. Taipower previously planned a Hegong-Fenglin transmission line project, but because the line would pass through Taroko National Park, and also due to the precipitous local topography, it has been difficult to find a suitable sites for transmission tower construction.

As it happens, the MOTC is currently working on the Suhua Safety Project. If both agencies can collaborate to jointly complete the undergrounding of cables and tunnel construction, it should resolve the current dilemma. Not only will this effectively utilize national land resources; after completion, it will enhance the stability of the power supply, reducing the risk of major outages in the Hualien region. To this end, Taipower expressed its gratitude to Executive Yuan Minister without Portfolio Chen Chin-de for convening cross-ministerial discussion meetings. Through these meetings, Taipower hopes to achieve joint cooperation, facilitate the integration of Suhua Safety Project construction into grid planning, and take the last steps to complete the island-wide grid, elevating the resilience of the Hualien-Taitung power grid.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Department of Transmission Line and Substation Construction Director Chang Wen-Chi
Phone: (02) 2322-9700; 0966-533-638
E-mail: u785105@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

January 26, 2026-Taipower convened a press conference at the Ministry of Economic Affairs today on Initiatives to Enhance the Stability of the Power Distribution System. A Taipower representative described the outcomes of power distribution system improvements as follows: In recent years, Taipower has accelerated the phasing out of old facilities, incorporated smart monitoring systems, and implemented measures to prevent wildlife from making contact with power equipment, comprehensively replacing the philosophy of “post-incident repairs” with one of “pre-incident prevention”. Compared to 2012, when there were 21,019 power distribution incidents, in 2025 there were only 6191 incidents-a 70% decrease. Additionally, last year, Taipower completed the installation of automated systems for feeder lines nationwide. These systems can automatically detect and isolate faults, which greatly increases the overall efficiency of power restoration. Taipower will continue to invest in energy system enhancements, aiming to create a more resilient, smarter, and friendlier power grid to increase the quality of power services for the people of Taiwan.

The structure of Taipower’s energy distribution network is complex. There are more than 10,000 feeder lines throughout Taiwan, with a total length of 440,000 kilometers-enough to wrap around the planet 10 times. Along these lines, Taipower has installed a cumulative 1.57 million switches and 1.58 million transformers, along with approximately 3.26 million utility poles. When the equipment in any area is affected by a natural disaster, external forces, or a failure of the equipment itself, it can trigger a feeder trip, causing a small-scale localized outage. To reduce outage incidents, in 2023, Taipower launched the Power Distribution System 5-year Upgrade Plan, investing NT$33.4 billion to accelerate the replacement of outdated transformers, lines, and switches nationwide. Through the continuous promotion of this plan, Taipower will further prevent the occurrence of power outages.

Furthermore, in response to the assault by Typhoon Danas last year, Taipower established a special project to create a disaster-proof grid, prioritizing the undergrounding of utility poles on key roads, such as Provincial Highways 17, 19, 9, and 11, which are vulnerable to wind damage but resistant to flooding. For areas prone to subsidence and flooding, measures were adjusted accordingly; through a combination of pole reinforcement and the interspersed installation of class E utility poles capable of withstanding level 17 winds, Taipower has prevented chain reactions of toppling poles, and greatly increased the equipment’s disaster resilience.

In recent years, Taipower has continuously adopted smart monitoring technologies, including infrared ray heat imaging and very low frequency (VLF) cable testing. According to initial estimates, a total of 636,000 transformer boxes and 4.1 million meters of cables underwent inspection last year, allowing the Company to identify outdated equipment with potential risks of breakdown and replacing it in advance. Last year, Taipower also completed the installation of automated systems on its feeder lines. Through increased line intelligence, when accidents occur, engineers can actively identify and isolate faults, and restore power to customers in unaffected areas within 5 minutes-ten times faster than with traditional emergency repairs. This has effectively improved the efficiency of power restoration.

According to Taipower’s statistics, nearly 50% of power distribution accidents are caused by external forces, and among those, approximately 40% occur due to contact with wildlife. To simultaneously ensure a stable power supply and protect the environment, Taipower continuously engages in tree-trimming efforts and has installed insulated conductors on approximately 1 million utility poles nationwide. Additionally, by transplanting bird nests found on top of utility poles and installing environmentally friendly bird baskets, the Company guides birds away from danger. Taipower has also added bird repellers, anti-rat and ant-snake netting, sealed gaps in conduits, and taken other measures to prevent wildlife from making contact with electrical equipment. Through the continuous efforts of Taipower employees, the number of power outages occurring due to contact with equipment by wildlife and trees dropped from 4073 incidents in 2012 to only 1772 in 2025, an overall reduction of over 50%, which is a remarkable result.

A stable power supply is the mission and duty of Taipower personnel. Whether engaged in regular inspections and maintenance or round-the-clock repairs during typhoons, Taipower employees are at the frontline providing electricity to the people, protecting the light on every inch of land in Taiwan. Taipower will continue to enhance its power distribution system, reduce outages, and safeguard the Taiwanese people’s right to electricity.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Department of Power Distribution Director Jao Yu-Chen
Phone: (02) 2366-8669; 0939-890-208
E-mail:u149005@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

January 9, 2026-Taipower has been dedicated to the development of sports in Taiwan for 80 years. In that time, the Company has established six top-ranked state-owned enterprise teams and cultivated over 500 national athletes. Today, Taipower was honored in the Sports Activist Awards, winning three major awards for the 11th consecutive year: the Gold Award (Sponsor category), the Long-term Sponsorship Award (Sponsor category), and the Gold Award (Promotion category). A Taipower representative expressed that in addition to the Company’s mission of ensuring a stable power supply, Taipower has been managing multiple sports teams for many years, thereby facilitating the cultivation of up-and-coming talents and encouraging athletes to follow their dreams. Last year, the Company also revised its internal regulations, easing the restriction preventing former players from returning to Taipower teams after competing professionally. In the future, Taipower will continue to promote sports-related public welfare initiatives to foster sportsmanship at the grassroots level and practice corporate social responsibility.

The 2025 Sports Activist Awards Ceremony was held today at the Taipei Performing Arts Center. Taipower Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng accepted the award from Executive Yuan Premier Cho Jung-Tai on behalf of the Company. This year marked the 17th Sports Activist Awards. Taipower stood out among 136 corporate and individual participants, receiving the award for the 16th time, and sweeping three major categories for the 11th consecutive year, joining the ranks of esteemed companies such as Taiwan Cooperative Bank, First Commercial Bank, and Chunghwa Telecom.

To encourage Taipower players to continuously to test their limits through domestic and international professional competitions, the Company revised its internal regulations last year, relaxing the restriction that prevented former players who had transferred to competitive professional sports leagues from returning to Taipower teams. Now, if players leave Taipower teams due to national athletic development needs, they can apply for leave without pay and retain their team member status, enabling them to compete in overseas or domestic league matches without disturbing their status at Taipower.

Since 1946, Taipower has successively established six sports teams: men’s baseball, men’s volleyball, women’s badminton, women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, and women’s basketball. The teams have a longstanding history of discovering potential talent at the high school and college level and training these star athletes for the benefit of Taiwan. Among them, Chiu Pin-Chian from the Taipower women’s badminton team emerged as champion in the women’s singles category at the 2025 Korea Masters (Super 300 class), earning her first BWF super championship trophy. She is also the first Taiwanese badminton player since Badminton Queen Tai Tzu-ying to win a women’s singles championship at the Super 300 class or higher, bringing honor to Taiwan.

Taipower’s sports teams also achieved outstanding results at various domestic competitions. In 2025, the baseball team ranked first in the National Top Division Baseball Spring League and third in the Popcorn League. The men’s and women’s volleyball teams ranked second and first, respectively, in the 2024 Top Volleyball League regular season. On the women’s badminton team, Chen Su-Yu won second place in the women’s singles category in the second National Badminton Ranking Tournament of 2025. The soccer team ranked second in the 2025 Taiwan President FA Cup. As for the women’s basketball team, Taipower netted five potential stars in the 2025 draft, including top pick Ting Chih-Jung, and hopes to once again create good results in this year’s competition.

In addition to cultivating athletic talents, Taipower also exercises corporate social responsibility by promoting public welfare through sports. The Company organizes an annual Care Train, which dispatches players to schools in remote areas to teach children athletic skills and sportsmanship. Over 100 sessions have been held to date. Moreover, since 2016, the Company has hosted the Taipower Fun Sports Camp every summer, where national athletes serve as summer camp counselors to lead students in drills. Last year, the camp attracted 3600 schoolchildren to play ball together, bringing the total number of participants to over 22,000 since its inception.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u910707@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Human Resources Director Shen Shu-Li
Phone: (02) 2366-7320; 0920-459-090
E-mail: u149031@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

March 27, 2026-Taipower officially submitted its plan to resume operation of the No. 3 Nuclear Plant to the Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC) for review today. Taipower emphasized that it has handled all relevant procedures for this plan in accordance with law. Even if the plan is approved by the NSC, Taipower will not be able to immediately resume energy generation, but must subsequently complete a self-implemented safety check, pass the NSC’s inspection, and have the operating license reissued. After that, it can finally commence energy generation.

A Taipower representative explained that the plan to resume operation of the No. 3 Nuclear Plant has been approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs for submission to the NSC. Today, pursuant to Article 16-1 of the Guidelines for the Application and Approval of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Reactor Facilities, Taipower officially submitted the plan to the NSC for review. The plan includes five major sections covering the unit’s current status and project schedule, labor allocation and training, engineering items and periodic safeguards for the facility’s renewed operations, operating period specification plans, and the quality inspection and audit plan.

Taipower emphasized that the plan to renew operations focuses on preparatory work for restarting operations following the expiration of the nuclear power plant operating license. Subsequently, the Company will continue to conduct self- implemented safety checks as needed. The self-implemented safety checks are expected to take 18-24 months, and after completion, the Company must also submit the self-implemented safety check report to the NSC for review; the time required for this review will be determined by the NSC. After passing the review, receiving approval, and having the operating permit reissued, Taipower will finally have all of the prerequisites to resume operations. Taipower will soon begin the self-implemented safety check and will continue to uphold the principal of nuclear safety as a top priority, operating strictly in accordance with law.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Nuclear Power Generation Director Lin Chih-Pao
Phone: (02) 2366-7040; 0921-210-506
E-mail: u808941@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

March 31, 2026-Taipower strives to promote the coexistence of power facilities and ecology. Today, the Company joined hands in a cross-sector collaboration with the National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) to launch the Nature in Harmony: Power and Ecology Coexisting special exhibition. This exhibition features ten of the world’s critically endangered species, which can be found at nine power plants throughout Taiwan-including the Yuchi music frog and the black-faced spoonbill. The exhibition also spotlights Taipower’s ecological conservation initiatives: As a result of Taipower’s compliance with international OECM initiatives, the Dajia River and Wanta Power Plants have become Taiwan’s first terrestrial sites to receive the Conservation Coexistence Area certification of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA), Ministry of Agriculture. A Taipower representative explained that the exhibition will run from today through May 3, and invited everyone to witness the results of Taipower personnel’s many years of devotion to sustainable actions for ecological conservation.

The Nature in Harmony: Power and Ecology Coexisting special exhibition celebrated its grand opening today at the NMNS. Distinguished guests from all walks of life, including Taipower President Wang Yao-Ting, NMNS Director Huang Wen-Shan, renowned ecological writer Liu Ke-Hsiang, and representatives from FANCA and the Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute, came together for the opening of the exhibition. Additionally, the film Taipower 80: Ecological Coexistence by internationally acclaimed award-winning director Hsu Hung-Lung was screened to the public for the first time during this special exhibition. The film uses a camera lens to glimpse the stories of Taipower’s ecological conservation efforts, spanning land, sea, and air.

A Taipower representative explained that to supply every region of Taiwan with stable electricity, power plants and other electrical structures must frequently coexist with natural environments such as mountains and waters. To simultaneously ensure a stable power supply and protect biodiversity, Taipower has long invested in environmental monitoring and ecological surveys in the regions surrounding its power facilities, and the Company plans conservation measures aligned with local circumstances, striving to integrate its power plants into mountain forests, wetlands, and oceans by transforming them into ecological habitats for local species. The current collaboration between Taipower and the NMNS presents Taipower’s stories and the results of its investment in ecological preservation in an exhibition format. It also shows the public that Taipower is more than just an electricity supplier, it is also a conservationist of environmental ecology.

An NMNS representative noted that this joint exhibition with Taipower exemplifies a collaborative model benefitting research organizations, corporations, and environmental ecology. NMNS researchers have long surveyed and monitored the habitats surrounding power plants, assisting Taipower in adopting more appropriate ecological conservation strategies while accumulating important data on Taiwan’s biodiversity. This special exhibition transforms the scientific results and conservation actions into visibly displayable content. The NMNS hopes that Taipower will inspire other domestic companies to jointly invest in ecological conservation, contributing to the protection of Taiwan’s diverse and precious natural environment.

This special exhibition brings together ten precious species from nine power plants throughout Taiwan. They include Taiwan’s native Yuchi music frog, which lives in a habitat painstaking constructed at the Mingtan Power Plant; the black-faced spoonbill, which can be spotted in the Yongan Wetlands surrounding the Hsinta Power Plant; a unique species of water chestnut that was successfully rehabilitated at Penghu’s Chienshan Power Plant; the Level III endangered Wushe blood-spotted long-horned beetle that perches at Wanta Power Plant; and many more. The exhibition not only introduces the characteristics and behavioral traits of each species; physical specimens and virtual reality models have also been transported to the exhibition hall, enabling the public to observe these rare and precious species up close.

The exhibition has also collected heartwarming stories of Taipower personnel’s efforts to protect the environment and ecology. For example, during the Man’an Dam planning phase of the Dajia River Power Plant, Taipower incorporated a fish ladder into the dam structure. The ladder was optimized in 2016, reducing the drop in elevation between the ladder mouth and the riverbed to allow fish with smaller bodies or shorter jumping ranges to successfully swim upstream and find their way home. Meanwhile, the Wanta Power Plant utilized cherry blossom tree transplantation and habitat management measures to give the blood-spotted long-horned beetle a stable perch within the area, and even successfully rehabilitated native Taiwan soybean species that had been extinct for half a century. Actions such as these also enabled the Dajia River and Wanta Power Plant to be honored as Taiwan’s first batch of certified terrestrial Conservation Coexistence Areas, which is the ultimate proof of coexistence between electrical sites and environmental ecology.

The Nature in Harmony: Power and Ecology Coexisting special exhibition opens today in Special Exhibition Hall 3 at the NMNS and runs through May 3 (museum hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily; closed on Mondays). By participating in games and collecting all of the species stamps, you can receive a lovely souvenir. On weekends, there is also a Waterbird Hotel storytelling activity. Everyone is invited to visit and feel the ecological trajectory of Taipower sites’ mingling with the natural environment.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Department of Environmental Protection Director Cheng-Hung Wu
Phone: (02) 2366-7200; 0927-291-156
E-mail: u015279@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

March 5, 2026-Today marks the beginning of Jingzhe, one of the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese calendar, denoting the awakening of hibernating insects. As the weather turns warmer, birds and other animals are beginning to become active. Today, Taipower launched the Jingzhe Stable Supply project, spanning power distribution, transmission, and generation systems. The Company mobilized over 4000 personnel to remove bird nests, trim trees, install bird repellers and anti-snake/rat netting, and sealing cable conduit caps. It also implemented measures such as monitoring line facilities, upgrading or replacing old equipment, and protecting improvements to strengthen the power supply resilience. All of these efforts aim to reduce the occurrence of power outages due to external forces such as wildlife.

A Taipower representative explained that according to the Company’s estimates, nearly 50% of ordinary accidental power outages are caused by external forces. Excluding equipment damage due to traffic accidents, wire damage during construction or pipeline excavation, and trees making contact with wires during felling, approximately 40% of these outages are due to contact with wildlife. Some birds and animals scuttle back and forth on top of powerlines, or use metal materials such as steel wires as building materials for their nests. When their plumage, tails, or the steel wires in their nests make contact with the equipment lines, it can result in a power outage.

In recent years, Taipower has adopted two major approaches for dealing with power outages due to contact with wildlife: blocking contact paths and constructing a friendly environment. This replaces the old methodology “post-incident repairs” with one of “pre-incident prevention”, and aims to reduce the occurrence of power outages due to contact with wildlife. According to the Company’s estimates, 2838 outages were caused by wildlife in 2012, compared to only 1011 in 2025, an overall reduction of more than 60%.

The Jingzhe Stable Supply project encompasses power distribution, transmission, and generation systems. Taipower has dispatched more than 4000 personnel to conduct line protection and defensive monitoring. Aside from 24 business offices across Taiwan and 6 supply operation centers, the Company has targeted all levels of power substations, transmission lines, and distribution facilities for resilience enhancement. This includes upgrading electrical cables, covering exposed equipment, trimming trees, and removing bird nests located on top of utility poles. Additionally, as wildlife frequently appears in the switchyards of 21 hydropower and thermal power plants, the Company will enhance gap sealing of conduit entry points and related equipment and install protective netting to defend against harm by birds, snakes, and other animals, thereby enhancing the stability of the power supply. Taipower will also conduct equipment inspections at sites such as MRTs, marketplaces, and department stores, and provide hands-on training and safety guidance for user-side power equipment to jointly mitigate potential risks.

This project will fully inspect all areas of electrical facilities that wildlife tend to nest in or travel through, removing them before incidents occur. If fledglings or eggs are discovered, the nests will be relocated, delivered to animal welfare organizations or zoos, or transferred to members of the public who are interested in fostering them, thereby achieving the dual goals of a stable energy supply and ecological protection.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail:u030573@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Power Distribution Director Jao Yu-Chen
Phone: (02) 2366-8669; 0939-890-208
E-mail: u149005@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

March 13, 2026-Taipower has been actively promoting university microgrid demonstration projects, aiming to achieve innovations in energy technology, expand the practical application of microgrids, and cultivate talent. Today, Taipower signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with National Central University (NCU), National Changhua University of Education (NCUE), and National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), with installation of the university microgrid systems slated for 2027. A Taipower representative expressed that this project will leverage the schools’ research capacity and Taipower’s practical experience in electrical systems to promote micro grid technology demonstrations and applications. Additionally, both sides will comprehensively plan energy and sustainability curricula to jointly cultivate professional talent for the power industry.

On March 13, Taipower held an MOU signing ceremony at Taipower Building for the 2026 University Energy Conservation and Electrical Resilience-Microgrid Promotion Demonstration Plan. Taipower Chairman Tseng Wen-Sheng, NCU President Hsiau Shu-San, NCUE Director of General Affairs Liu Chin-Chia, and NSYSU Senior Vice President Kuo Chih-Wen were on site to jointly sign the agreement.

A Taipower representative indicated that Taiwan has been rapidly developing green energy and distributed energy resources in response to the global push for net-zero emissions. Taipower continuously invests in energy system upgrades. In recent years, in addition to accelerating the replacement of outdated equipment and integrating smart facilities, the Company has been building a more robust energy grid through the promotion of energy storage and microgrid projects.

Microgrids are small-scale grid systems with integrated electricity generation, storage, and management. They can operate independently or be linked to the Taipower grid, assisting with diverse applications such as energy conservation, regional independent energy supply, and disaster proofing. When campuses establish microgrid systems, it is equivalent to adding a self-sufficient power node. At times of need, e.g., during typhoons and other emergency situations, the system can autonomously power the campus, or it can instantly provide aid by contributing self-generated electricity to the Taipower grid.

Taipower is actively promoting university microgrid demonstration projects in hopes of increasing expertise, technology, and talent cultivation for microgrid applications. All Taiwanese institutes of higher education with Electrical Engineering departments are invited to participate. Following a comprehensive assessment of site plans, microgrid management and operation plans, and energy saving results plans by a joint review committee comprising professional units from Taipower; the Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan; the Ministry of Education; the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs; and relevant domestic research institutions, Taipower is now building on its 2024 collaboration with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Chung Hsing University, and National Chung Cheng University by collaborating with NCU, NCUE, and NYSYU to jointly promote the construction of campus microgrids.

The NCU project will construct a “clustered” microgrid framework, creating several small-scale campus microgrids that can operate independently or mutually support each other, further elevating power resilience. The NCUE project will install a campus microgrid system with multiple microgrids along the same powerline, aiming to validate the configuration’s effectiveness and ensure a flexible connection with the grid. The NSYSU project will install a microgrid that transforms the Building of International Research into a disaster shelter that can autonomously supply electricity for over 48 hours. Additionally, because this campus is located at the end of the feeder line, data on its grid operations will serve as an important reference when designing electrical systems for remote islands and mountainous regions.

In the short term, the university microgrid demonstration project will treat six universities, including NCU, NCUE, and NSYSU, as testing grounds for power source technology verification and innovation. In addition to providing opportunities for teachers and students to directly participate in the research and practical application of power technology, the project will facilitate courses related to energy and environmental knowledge, microgrid energy management technology, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to cultivate professional talents in the electric power field, promote the long-term development of Taiwan’s power systems, and advance distributed energy technology.

Spokesperson: Chief Administrator Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw
Contact Person: Department of Power Distribution Director Jao Yu-Chen
Phone: (02) 2366-8669; 0939-890-208
E-mail: u149005@taipower.com.tw