CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Kornegay, Dasean |
|---|---|
| Title | Between Autonomy and Resilience: A Comprehensive Analysis of Taiwan's Nuclear Energy Dilemma |
| Summary | This thesis investigates the impacts of Taiwan's decision to phase out nuclear energy by 2025. This policy, influenced by safety concerns, environmental goals, and public opposition, introduces significant challenges and opportunities for Taiwan’s energy security, economic stability, and geopolitical relations, particularly with China. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research uses qualitative interviews with key stakeholders and quantitative data analysis to examine Taiwan’s energy transition. Thematic analysis reveals critical themes such as energy security, renewable energy development, public perception, and regulatory frameworks. Regression and a SWOT analysis assess the impacts on Taiwan’s energy security risk index and explore strategic dimensions of the transition. The findings indicate that while Taiwan's shift to renewable energy is supported by technological advancements and strong public policy, substantial challenges remain, including the integration of intermittent renewable sources, dependency on energy imports, and geopolitical tensions with China. The thesis recommends enhancing energy resilience through investments in community-based microgrids, implementing floating solar farms, and establishing an energy innovation hub. These strategies aim to bolster local energy security, optimize space for solar energy generation, and foster innovation and collaboration in the energy sector. |
| Supervisor | LaBelle, Michael |
| Department | Economics MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/kornegay_dasean.pdf |
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