Following the decommissioning of the No. 2 unit at Nuclear Power Plant No. 3, Taiwan faces a zero-nuclear energy scenario, prompting significant concern regarding its energy structure. Tong Tzu-Hsien, chairman of Wistron, stated that Taiwan is struggling with "thin green energy, making life difficult" and advocates for "nuclear-green coexistence" due to Taiwan's unfavorable natural conditions in comparison to the rest of the world, particularly with its limited hydropower potential.

Tong pointed out that Switzerland, which has a similar geographical environment to Taiwan, uses 30% nuclear energy and achieves an astounding 98% non-carbon power generation. "Why don't we take a cue from Switzerland and strive for Taiwan to become the Eastern Switzerland?" he questioned.

He noted that in Germany, thanks to a projection for power shortages in 2024, 5% of the power will rely on imports, and following the phase-out of nuclear power, Germany has had to depend on coal to fill the gap. As a leading nation in the EU, Germany's power generation emits more carbon than the EU average, with 45% still reliant on coal, natural gas, oil, and imports.

Tong emphasized that across all 28 EU member states, the average nuclear energy contribution is about 23.7%, supplemented by some solar, wind, and hydropower. This nuclear-green coexistence results in a mere 29% carbon power generation within the EU, where Germany plays a significant role in lowering the overall performance.

He mentioned that although Switzerland does not participate in the EU, its central location in Europe, mountainous terrain, and dense population make it reminiscent of Taiwan. With 30.5% nuclear energy usage and stable hydropower from the Alps, combined with some solar energy, Switzerland manages to achieve 98% non-carbon power generation, serving as an exemplary model for combating global warming.

Tong advocates for Taiwan to adopt a "334" energy structure, comprising 30% green energy, 30% nuclear energy, and 40% thermal power, to facilitate Taiwan's aim to transform into the Eastern Switzerland with 30% nuclear energy usage.

"Look at Switzerland, also densely populated and land-limited, that achieves nearly complete non-carbon power generation while maintaining a beautiful environment; why not draw inspiration and imagine Taiwan as the Eastern Switzerland?" Tong urged.