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Energy Challenges in Taiwan Pose Potential Risks for Semiconductor Industry

by Daisy D.
06/11/2024
in Global Trade, Market Trends

Taiwan, renowned as a global hub for semiconductor production, is currently grappling with energy shortages, prompting concerns within the chip manufacturing sector.

The production of semiconductor chips demands significant energy and electricity, and the Taiwanese government is facing difficulties in fulfilling the island’s energy requirements.

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Chen Jong-Shun, assistant research fellow at Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, highlighted the operational risks posed to the semiconductor industry by potential power shortages and the declining quality and reliability of electricity supply.

Over the past seven years, Taiwan has experienced three major power outages along with numerous minor disruptions, including multiple shortages in Northern Taiwan over a three-day period in April, according to local reports.

In 2022, there were 313 recorded power outage incidents, with a significant blackout affecting over 5 million households. Another major outage in 2017 impacted nearly 7 million households.

Joseph Webster, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, emphasized Taiwan’s electricity crunch, attributing it largely to the underpricing of electricity bills, which has driven up demand and resulted in supply shortfalls.

The heavy reliance on imported energy, accounting for over 97% of Taiwan’s needs, primarily sourced from coal and gas, exposes the island to vulnerabilities in energy supply, experts noted.

Despite recent hikes in electricity rates for large industrial users, residential consumption rates remain unchanged, leading to concerns about sustainability given the disparity between current rates and rising global commodity prices.

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has incurred significant losses, reporting a pre-tax loss of $6.3 billion in 2023, raising apprehensions about potential power disruptions for both the semiconductor industry and the broader Taiwanese economy, according to Michelle Brophy, director of research at AlphaSense.

The semiconductor sector, a significant consumer of electricity in Taiwan, relies heavily on uninterrupted power supply for its operations. Any energy disruptions could lead to slowdowns in chip manufacturing and subsequent increases in global semiconductor prices, Webster cautioned.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the semiconductor industry, has indicated its intention to pass on cost increases to customers to safeguard its profit margins.

Given Taiwan’s pivotal role in semiconductor manufacturing, any interruptions in electricity supply could have far-reaching implications across the global industry.

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