The only nuclear power plant still operating in Taiwan will be shut down on Saturday. The decision is part of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's transition to other sources of energy.



People in Taiwan have grown increasingly concerned about nuclear safety in recent years, especially after the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima, northeastern Japan.



But some industry sources and opposition parties are warning of unstable electricity supplies and surging costs.



Taiwan's energy authorities plan to focus more on thermoelectricity fueled by liquefied natural gas.



They aim to source 20 percent of all electricity from renewables such as wind and solar power next year.