Taiwan Assures Ample Power Supply Until 2034, Including Semiconductor and AI Needs

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has stated that the island will have sufficient electricity supply through 2034, even with the increasing power demands from the burgeoning semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) data center industries. This assurance comes in response to concerns raised about energy availability for future industrial growth.

The ministry detailed its strategy to meet this demand, which includes the planned operation of four large gas-fired power units totaling 5.2 gigawatts (GW) by the end of this year. By 2034, the total capacity from newly added gas-fired power plants is projected to reach 10.2 GW, ensuring a robust and stable energy infrastructure.

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The domestic electricity supply is sufficient. Stable electricity supply is an important foundation for supporting the development of high-tech industries and small and medium-sized enterprises.

"The domestic electricity supply is sufficient. Stable electricity supply is an important foundation for supporting the development of high-tech industries and small and medium-sized enterprises," said Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih. She added that while promoting renewable energy transitions, the government remains committed to providing ample and resilient power.

Chen Chong-hsien, deputy director of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Energy Administration, explained that the ministry annually reviews power supply and demand forecasts for the next decade, explicitly including the projected needs of semiconductor manufacturing and AI data centers. The government is actively converting coal-fired power plants to gas-fired ones, aligning with environmental goals and net-zero carbon emission targets, thereby ensuring both energy security and ecological responsibility.

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The ministry will continue to strengthen patrols in the jurisdiction's construction sites and high-risk locations, and actively investigate theft cases to protect citizens' property.