Implementation of spent nuclear fuel disposal in Taiwan

摘要

Owing to the limited natural energy resources in Taiwan, the electricity generated from nuclear power plants is an important energy supply for domestic economic development. Presently, there are three twin unit nuclear power plants in operation with a total output of 5145 MW located at three different sites in Taiwan. Although the nuclear power plants can provide a convenient and reliable energy resource, the associated spent fuel disposal problem is a very challenging one, especially in terms of public acceptance of the final disposal site. In order to target this issue, Taiwan Power Company has conducted a long-term disposal program for the spent nuclear fuel from 1986 until the present. This paper presents a general overview regarding the implementation of the spent nuclear fuel disposal project in Taiwan.