Taipower chief urges private power investment for AI demand
Overseas Community Affairs Council, Taiwan
· October 14, 2026
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TaiwanPlus reports that Taipower chair Tseng Wen-sheng has called for greater private sector investment in power generation amid rising electricity demand from AI.
- The article says companies cannot rely solely on the public utility to meet all demand, and notes Taipower is reportedly in talks with TSMC and other technology customers about building their own power-generating facilities.
- It frames the discussion as commentary on financing new capacity, with possible additions including renewable energy and increased use of fossil fuels; no specific project, price, or formal deal is announced in the text.