Coal is the main source for electricity production in Taiwan. In 2022, coal accounted for nearly 43 percent of total electricity generation. This was followed by natural gas power plants, which made up 39.5 percent, with the fossil fuel total being around 84 percent.
Distribution of electricity generation in Taiwan in 2022, by source
Figures were rounded and therefore may not sum up to 100.
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable).
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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