What is Taiwan's energy security?

Taiwan’s energy security is a complex and serious issue, one that cannot be sacrificed to populist or activist sentiment. The future of Taiwan’s energy mix must be determined through a rational, fact-based lens, with a clear focus on maintaining economic competitiveness and global leadership in high-tech industries.

What is Taiwan's energy policy?

Today, Taiwan’s energy policies manifest through a strong institutional and policy focus on implementation and deployment of low-carbon, renewable technologies in the power sector, and a corresponding reduction in energy dependence.

Can Taiwan afford to get its energy supply wrong?

One thing’s for sure: An independent Taiwan can’t afford to get its energy supply wrong. That makes TSMC and Taipower’s energy choices over the coming months potentially pivotal, and not only in safeguarding this vulnerable island state. Controlling the supply of chips powering AI may also shape the future of geopolitics.

Does Taiwan rely on imported energy?

Meanwhile, nuclear power, which has long been a reliable and relatively low-carbon energy source for Taiwan, provides 7 percent of the nation’s electricity and pumped storage accounts for 1.2 percent. Taiwan’s extreme reliance on imported energy sources poses significant risks.

Does Taiwan need a power supply?

As AI and semiconductor industries rapidly expand in Taiwan, concerns about the sufficiency of the nation’s power supply are becoming increasingly critical. Taiwan’s economy stands out among developed nations because high-tech manufacturing still accounts for more than one-third of its GDP.