Chip demand drives Taiwan power consumption higher in April
Semiconductor electricity use rises 14% as export orders jump 48%
May. 21, 2026 17:48
Semiconductor electricity use rises 14% as export orders jump 48%
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Semiconductor electricity use rises 14% as export orders jump 48%
Semiconductor electricity use rises 14% as export orders jump 48%
Utility cites secure fuel reserves and contingency measures
Utility cites secure fuel reserves and contingency measures
Initiative to address high electricity use and power stability of facilities
Initiative to address high electricity use and power stability of facilities
Electric company to to hire 700 staff including engineering and frontline roles
Electric company to to hire 700 staff including engineering and frontline roles
AI and semiconductors boost consumption
AI and semiconductors boost consumption
Energy officials warn of upward adjustment amid losses and global price rises
Energy officials warn of upward adjustment amid losses and global price rises
Chiayi–Tainan region to get 5.28 km of underground lines as part of broader resilience push
Chiayi–Tainan region to get 5.28 km of underground lines as part of broader resilience push
Officials focus on subsidies and reforms as private investors eye potential buyback
Officials focus on subsidies and reforms as private investors eye potential buyback
Taiwan counts 1.5 million empty homes paying minimum rate
Taiwan counts 1.5 million empty homes paying minimum rate
Power Island system converts wind and solar energy for seamless power source switching
Power Island system converts wind and solar energy for seamless power source switching