00:00Taiwan could introduce nuclear power in new forms as the country looks to stabilize electricity
00:05supply while rents up semiconductor manufacturing.
00:22Last year, Taiwan closed its last remaining nuclear power plant, becoming a nuclear-free
00:28nation. But that move spot consents, Taiwan's chip-driven economy relies on stable energy
00:33supply that renewable sources cannot yet offer. The premier's comments reflect the government's
00:39willingness to adopt new types of nuclear energy, such as small modular reactors, which are smaller,
00:46factory-built, and easier to assemble. And it comes after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang last year said,
00:52Taipei needs to invest in nuclear to ensure industrial growth.
00:55The public shares the view about using a new technology.
00:59Taipei needs to be very stable in Taiwan. I think it's a good thing to have a new power plant.
01:09I think it's a good thing to borrow the original, right? Because we're using a lot of power now.
01:14I think if we can go back to it, it's not a problem. It's a professional decision.
01:20But some analysts say this new nuclear technology is expensive,
01:24and has not been fully developed yet.
01:48And disposing of nuclear waste is also concerned here.
02:10In March, the government is expected to submit proposals for how the country can restart nuclear power operations.
02:16As Taiwan looks to maintain its vital role in the semiconductor supply chain,
02:21their goal will be power supply stability. That also accounts for safety.
02:25Scott Huang and I.T. for Taiwan Plus.
02:27We haven't used to make it as a business.
02:28The United States will be able to buy it as a business member.
02:28the United States will be able to replace it anymore.
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