AI data center boom in Taiwan faces power, high-voltage line hurdles

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By Rodney ChanNov 2, 2026, 1:06 am113 ptsTrending
As AI data centers expand, Taiwan is facing challenges in securing power supply, battery backup, and cooling systems, with the state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) requiring about two years to build dedicated 161 kV high-voltage lines. The island's limited land and growing industrial and population demand…

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