Equipment Failure at 7 Taipower Substations in Taichung Causes Power Outage for Over 140,000 Households; Power Restored
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- Equipment Failure at 7 Taipower Substations in Taichung Causes Power Outage for Over 140,000 Households; Power Restored
- On the afternoon of June 10, 2025, equipment failures at seven Taipower substations in Taichung City's coastal areas caused a power outage affecting approximately 141,739 households. Taipower restored power to all households within 30 minutes and is investigating the cause.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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On the afternoon of June 10, 2025, equipment failures at seven Taipower substations in Taichung City's coastal areas caused a power outage affecting approximately 141,739 households. Taipower restored power to all households within 30 minutes and is investigating the cause.
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- Equipment Failure at 7 Taipower Substations in Taichung Causes Power Outage for Over 140,000 Households; Power Restored (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 10, 2026
On the afternoon of June 10, 2025, equipment failures at seven Taipower substations in Taichung City's coastal areas caused a power outage affecting approximately 141,739 households. Taipower restored power to all households within 30 minutes and is investigating the cause.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Liyan, Taichung, 10th) At 2:17 PM on the 10th, equipment failures occurred at seven Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) substations in the coastal areas of Taichung City, causing power outages in multiple areas including Dajia, Shalu, and Qingshui districts. According to Taipower statistics, over 140,000 households were affected, and all power was restored within 30 minutes.
On the night of the 9th, heavy rain had also caused Taipower equipment failure in Taichung City, leading to a power outage for 815 households in areas including Zhongzheng Road, Xinyi Street, Wenya Street, Section 8 of Taiwan Boulevard, and Section 1 of Minhe Road in Wuqi District. Taipower personnel immediately began repairs, and power was gradually restored.
Heavy rain fell in Taichung City on the morning of the 10th, only temporarily stopping in the afternoon. At 2:17 PM, a power outage was reported in the coastal areas. In the Jingyi commercial area in Shalu, Donghai Street in Longjing, and shops on Dajia Street, the outage left stores dark and traffic lights non-functional.
Taipower explained in a press release that at 2:17 PM on the 10th, equipment failures at the Zhongqing, Mingxiu, Qingquan, Shalu, Wuqi, Guanlian, and Dajia substations caused a power outage for 141,739 households in the coastal districts of Qingshui, Shalu, Wuqi, and Dajia in Taichung City. Taipower immediately dispatched personnel for repairs and enhanced patrols, and all power was restored by 2:43 PM. The detailed cause of the incident is currently under investigation. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
On the night of the 9th, heavy rain had also caused Taipower equipment failure in Taichung City, leading to a power outage for 815 households in areas including Zhongzheng Road, Xinyi Street, Wenya Street, Section 8 of Taiwan Boulevard, and Section 1 of Minhe Road in Wuqi District. Taipower personnel immediately began repairs, and power was gradually restored.
Heavy rain fell in Taichung City on the morning of the 10th, only temporarily stopping in the afternoon. At 2:17 PM, a power outage was reported in the coastal areas. In the Jingyi commercial area in Shalu, Donghai Street in Longjing, and shops on Dajia Street, the outage left stores dark and traffic lights non-functional.
Taipower explained in a press release that at 2:17 PM on the 10th, equipment failures at the Zhongqing, Mingxiu, Qingquan, Shalu, Wuqi, Guanlian, and Dajia substations caused a power outage for 141,739 households in the coastal districts of Qingshui, Shalu, Wuqi, and Dajia in Taichung City. Taipower immediately dispatched personnel for repairs and enhanced patrols, and all power was restored by 2:43 PM. The detailed cause of the incident is currently under investigation. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
FAQ
When did the power outage occur?
It occurred at 2:17 PM on June 10, 2025.
What caused the power outage?
Equipment failures at seven Taipower substations in Taichung's coastal areas. The exact cause is under investigation.
How many households were affected?
Approximately 141,739 households were affected.