Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is moving forward with efforts to bring Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 back online, marking a significant development in Taiwan’s energy planning. In March 2026, the state-run utility submitted a formal restart plan to the Nuclear Safety Commission, beginning what is expected to be a closely watched regulatory review process.
According to recent reports, Taipower has also been in discussions with Westinghouse, the plant’s original equipment supplier. Those talks signal that the restart proposal isn’t just a paper exercise. Coordination with the original vendor typically points to technical assessments, potential equipment support, and safety-related evaluations that may be required before any restart can be considered.
The next stage now hinges on regulators. The Nuclear Safety Commission’s review will determine whether Taipower’s plan meets current nuclear safety requirements and operational standards. Any restart of Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 would be dependent on approval, inspection expectations, and compliance measures set by Taiwan’s nuclear oversight authorities.
For Taiwan, the situation is attracting attention because nuclear plant restarts can influence grid stability, long-term electricity supply planning, and broader debates around energy security. With Taipower’s plan officially submitted and vendor conversations reportedly underway, the focus shifts to how quickly the review proceeds and what conditions regulators may require before a restart can move from proposal to reality.
