Power mix by fuel (Taiwan)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Taiwan electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2025)
633gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
13.4%low-carbon electricity
12.2%renewables
86.6%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Taiwan
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taipei Port power station | Coal | 6,000 |
| 2 | Taizhong Taichung | Coal | 5,780 |
| 3 | Dah-Tarn | Gas | 4,380 |
| 4 | Mailao | Coal | 4,200 |
| 5 | Tunghsiao | Gas | 3,179 |
| 6 | Hsinta (gas) | Gas | 2,410 |
| 7 | Fong Der power station | Gas | 2,080 |
| 8 | Kuosheng | Nuclear | 2,040 |
| 9 | Hsiehho | Oil | 2,000 |
| 10 | Maanshan | Nuclear | 1,902 |
| 11 | Kuo Kuang power station | Gas | 1,730 |
| 12 | Ming-Tan | Hydro | 1,602 |
| 13 | Changgong power station | Coal | 1,600 |
| 14 | Shen'ao power station | Coal | 1,600 |
| 15 | Ho-Ping power station | Coal | 1,320 |
| 16 | Chinshan | Nuclear | 1,272 |
| 17 | Tainan Jiuwei Nanke power station | Gas | 1,200 |
| 18 | Daguan Erchang | Hydro | 1,000 |
| 19 | Ming-Hu | Hydro | 1,000 |
| 20 | Nanpu (NG) | Gas | 800 |
Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Taiwan?
There are 55 current or operating power-plant records in Taiwan in this open dataset, with about 52,555 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Taiwan?
Taipei Port power station is the largest at about 6,000 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Taiwan?
The most common plant type in this dataset is coal (18 plants), across 7 fuel types in total.
How clean is Taiwan's electricity grid?
Taiwan's grid carbon intensity is about 633 gCO₂/kWh, with 13.4% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).