TPP Dedicates Green Energy and remains Low Carbon Consumption for 2023, Despite Reaching its Air Pollution Peak in 2014

　　Taipower Company explains that in 2014, Taichung Power Plant (TPP) reached the highest levels of air pollution, coal consumption, and carbon emissions in its history. In recent years, Taipower has been actively addressing these issues through energy transformation, increasing gas and green energy use, and improving air pollution control equipment. The results include a 6 million-ton reduction in coal usage, a more than 60% decrease in air pollution, and a 30% reduction in carbon emissions.

　　For instance, during periods of concern for air quality, TPP operates only 7 units, adjusting to wind and solar power output. Taipower emphasizes that this operational strategy aims to ensure national power stability and asserts that the efforts made in 2023 are visible and should not be overshadowed by political discourse.

　　Taipower notes that since the construction of TPP in 1986, coal consumption peaked at 18.39 million tons in 2014, with air pollution reaching 39,000 tons. Through measures like increasing gas usage and independent coal reduction, along with investing over 40 billion NTD in upgrading pollution control equipment, TPP's coal usage dropped to 12.34 million tons in 2022, reducing coal consumption by 6 million tons and air pollution by over 60%. Additionally, carbon emissions decreased by 30%.

　　As renewable energy generation increases, coal and gas units can reduce power production, particularly during the air pollution season in autumn and winter. This substantially reduces coal usage, as exemplified on December 24th, when wind and photovoltaic output exceeded coal power generation. Taipower further outlines its commitment to accelerating the transition from coal to gas, with plans to decommission two coal units and one chimney after converting the first gas unit. With the introduction of new gas units, they anticipate a further reduction in coal usage by 1 million tons.

　　Taipower underscores its dedication to the government's energy transition policy, aiming to "Increase Gas, Reduce Coal, Expand Green, and Go Nuclear-Free." They highlight achievements in reducing carbon and air pollution coefficients, anticipating further progress as efficient gas units come online and contribute to the long-term goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2050.

Reference: Taipower Company