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TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch
TSMC has signed a 30-year offshore wind power agreement to secure renewable energy as power demand from AI-driven chip production continues to climb. Taiwan's semiconductor industry faces a forecasted
TSMC has signed a 30-year offshore wind power agreement to secure renewable energy as power demand from AI-driven chip production continues to climb. Taiwan's semiconductor industry faces a forecasted eightfold increase in power demand by 2028 , and aggressive expansion of wind energy is impacting the livelihoods of farmers and fishers in coastal regions.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-06