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TSMC’s Power Demand Will Hit 28.8B kWh in 2025, Consuming 10% of Taiwan’s Electricity

TSMC’s latest sustainability report shows its global power consumption is projected to reach 28.77 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, a 12.6% increase from 2024.

AsiaAI Publisher · August 24, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: 科技新報 TechNews

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What this means

Why it matters: The massive and growing electricity demand from TSMC, now representing over one-tenth of Taiwan’s total power grid, puts immense pressure on the island’s energy infrastructure. This situation forces Taiwan to accelerate its renewable energy build-out and consider its overall industrial energy policy, especially given the continuous expansion of advanced chip fabrication which is inherently power-intensive. The increase in wind power as TSMC’s primary renewable source indicates a strategic shift in procurement.

For Western readers: Western companies relying on TSMC for advanced chip manufacturing should factor the escalating energy demands and Taiwan’s grid capacity into their supply chain risk assessments. Expect continued pressure on Taiwan’s energy policy and potential cost implications as TSMC scales its renewable energy commitments.

What to watch: Monitor the progress of Taiwan’s grid expansion and renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, as these directly impact TSMC’s ability to meet its energy targets and expand capacity.

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TSMC’s latest sustainability report shows its global power consumption is projected to reach 28.77 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, a 12.6% increase from 2024. This figure represents approximately 10.2% of Taiwan’s total annual electricity consumption. The company aims to increase renewable energy usage to 60% of its total consumption by 2030, up from 20.1% in 2025.

TSMC’s escalating power demand is a direct consequence of the rapid expansion in AI and advanced process technology manufacturing. This trend highlights the critical infrastructure challenges faced by the semiconductor industry, particularly in regions like Taiwan where energy supply is a sensitive geopolitical and environmental issue.

For the wider picture, see Taiwan Semiconductor Ecosystem.

Original source (Taiwanese Chinese)

台積電全球用電再攀高：2025 年近 288 億度，約台灣全年用電一成

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