Typhoon Gaemi has left Taiwan, leaving devastation in its wake. The island endured fierce winds and relentless rain, leading to 10 deaths and 895 injuries. As the storm raged on, darkness fell not just from the skies but across homes, with more than 800,000 households experiencing power outages as the storm damaged infrastructure. In such large-scale disasters, AMPOWER provides emergency power to those affected, ensuring essential services and lives remain as uninterrupted as possible.
This powerful typhoon made landfall on Wednesday night (July 24), leading to the closure of schools and offices for two days (July 24-25). The heavy rains triggered severe floods and landslides, particularly in central and southern Taiwan, displacing families and disrupting daily life. Over 200 international and domestic flights were canceled, and similar disruptions affected Taiwan Railway, Taiwan High-Speed Rail, and Mass Rapid Transit services. The estimated economic losses are around NT$3.65 billion.
Power outages were an inevitable consequence of the typhoon. Strong winds toppled power lines, damaging electrical infrastructure. The thunderstorms brought by typhoons also led to lightning strikes on power lines and equipment, causing immediate failures. More than 800,000 households experienced power outages, disrupting the lives of those advised to stay indoors. When these outages affected enterprises, the resulting disruptions in production lines and operations led to significant losses.
During crises, AMPOWER stands as a beacon of stability and continuity in power generation. Our reliable diesel generators provide swift power to enterprises during outages, including those caused by natural disasters. Notably, we supply backup power and maintain essential services for semiconductor enterprises, and other manufacturers located in Science Park such as Innolux and Optimax.