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Map of Taiwanese Nuclear Sites

Taiwan has been gradually phasing out nuclear energy, with plans to shut down its last reactor in 2025. The island once relied on nuclear power for a significant portion of its electricity, but concerns over safety, waste disposal, and seismic risks have led to a shift toward renewable energy. However, Taiwan’s growing energy demands, especially from its semiconductor industry, have sparked debates about whether nuclear power should remain part of the energy mix. While the government remains committed to a nuclear-free future, recent legislative changes allow for the extension of existing nuclear plants’ operations, keeping the discussion alive. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Taiwanese nuclear sites.

Quick Guide to using the Map of Taiwanese Nuclear Sites

MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.

POINTS – Points are coloured based on the purpose of the nuclear site.

COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each purpose. Clicking on a specific counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.

POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.

Below is the full data set used to create the Taiwan Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.

NamePurposeLatitudeLongitudeStatusConstruction StartStart of OperationsEnd of OperationsAdditional Info
Jinshan / Chin ShanPower Station25.2861121.5875Permanently Shut Down1972197820182x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
Kuosheng/ GuoshengPower Station25.202778121.6625Permanently Shut Down1976198120232x Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Storage Site / Lanyu Storage SiteWaste Management22.005176121.592425Operational19781982/
Lungmen / GongliaoPower Station25.038611121.924167Unfinished1999//2x Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR)
MaanshanPower Station21.958056120.751667In Service19751984/2x Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR)
Spent Fuel Dry Storage FacilityWaste Management25.280593121.584826OperationalUnknownUnknown/
Taiwan Research Reactor (TRR)Research Reactor24.855599121.255253DecommissionedUnknown1973UnknownHeavy water
Tsing Hua Argonaut Reactor (THAR)Research Reactor24.789178120.990982DecommissionedUnknown1974UnknownArgonaut
Tsing Hua Mobile Educational Reactor (THMER)Research ReactorUnknownUnknownDecommissionedUnknown1975UnknownMobile Edu.
Tsing Hua Open Pool Reactor (THOR)Research Reactor24.789906120.992062OperationalUnknown1961/Triga conv
Water Boiler Reactor (WBR)Research Reactor24.853802121.25233DecommissionedUnknown1983UnknownHomog (L)
Zero Power Reactor at Lungtan (ZPRL)Research ReactorUnknownUnknownPermanent shutdownUnknown1971UnknownPool

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