Taiwan

Taichung — 288 MW Natural Gas

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Taichung is a 288 MW gas power plant located in Taiwan. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
288 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1992

Year online

Owner
Taiwan Power Company

Operator

Location
24.21, 120.49

Coordinates

Insights

#22
largest in %s
#2,308
largest %s worldwide
#6,269
largest worldwide
1992
%d yrs older than avg
25
operated by %s
23
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
288 MW
Commissioned
1992
Status
Operational
Owner
Taiwan Power Company
Country
Taiwan
Coordinates
24.213, 120.485

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
556,295 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
16.7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

120,934
cars / year
74,173
homes / year
25.3M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Taichung power plant is a significant gas-fired facility located in Taiwan, contributing to the country’s energy generation landscape. With a capacity of 288 MW, it plays a crucial role in meeting the energy demands of the region, located at coordinates 24.2131, 120.4850. This facility is essential for ensuring the stability and reliability of Taiwan’s energy grid, especially during peak demand periods. Utilizing advanced gas turbine technology, Taichung efficiently converts natural gas into electricity, benefiting from lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired power plants. The operational context of Taichung is underscored by Taiwan’s energy policies, which aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while promoting cleaner energy alternatives. As Taiwan navigates its energy transition, Taichung power plant provides a necessary balance of power generation that supports the shift towards a more sustainable energy future. The facility remains a key player in the local energy mix, contributing to both economic growth and environmental sustainability in the region.

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