Reported 7 months ago
Taiwan's electricity supply issue has attracted foreign media attention. American financial media CNBC reported that Taiwan, as a global semiconductor hub, is facing concerns over power shortages, highlighting the significant impact of semiconductor industry supply chain disruptions on the global tech industry, serving as a major warning for chipmakers. The potential risks due to concerns of power shortages, degradation in power quality, and reliability could impact semiconductor industry operations. Taiwan has experienced several power outages in recent years, with experts attributing the issue to a combination of an aging grid, low electricity prices driving up demand, and Taiwan Power Company's ongoing losses leading to worries of power interruptions affecting the semiconductor industry and Taiwan's overall economy. With the industrial sector in Taiwan consuming over 55% of the country's total electricity, any power disruptions could slow down chip manufacturing, potentially causing global semiconductor price hikes and industry shocks.
Source: YAHOO