TMSC-led semiconductor association begs Taiwan government for clean, green energy, warning of unprecedented ‘power siege’ — as demand skyrockets, fabs are struggling to keep up with power needs

With the worldwide adoption of renewable energy, plus the fact that semiconductor factories require tons of watts, you’d think that Taiwan, of all places, would be awash with power generation of the green kind. Surprisingly, Taiwan doesn’t appear to have power capacity for fab expansion, nor is it mostly green. As reported by Digitimes Asia, the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) is pressuring the government to ensure a plentiful supply for the coming years in the face of an unprecedented…