TSMC’s Power Demand Will Hit 28.8B kWh in 2025, Consuming 10% of Taiwan’s Electricity

TSMC's global power consumption is projected to reach 28.77 billion kWh in 2025, a 12.6% increase from 2024, representing about 10.2% of Taiwan's total electricity use, according to the company's latest sustainability report. The company aims to increase renewable energy usage to 60% of its total consumption by 2030, up from 20.1% in 2025, as AI and advanced process technology manufacturing drive escalating demand.

TSMC’s Power Demand Will Hit 28.8B kWh in 2025, Consuming 10% of Taiwan’s Electricity TSMC’s latest sustainability report shows its global power consumption is projected to reach 28.77 billion kilowatt-hours kWh in 2025, a 12.6% increase from 2024. AsiaAI Publisher · August 24, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: 科技新報 TechNews Semiconductors & Hardware 📊 Featured Chart 2030 value is target for % renewable share TSMC’s latest sustainability report shows its global power consumption is projected to reach 28.77 billion kilowatt-hours kWh in 2025, a 12.6% increase from 2024. This figure represents approximately 10.2% of Taiwan’s total annual electricity consumption. The company aims to increase renewable energy usage to 60% of its total consumption by 2030, up from 20.1% in 2025. TSMC’s escalating power demand is a direct consequence of the rapid expansion in AI and advanced process technology manufacturing. This trend highlights the critical infrastructure challenges faced by the semiconductor industry, particularly in regions like Taiwan where energy supply is a sensitive geopolitical and environmental issue.