Chip factories use a lot of water, but AZ attracts them with an established chip ecosystem, seismic stability, and pro-business stance, despite its arid climate
Why @Intel and @TWSemicon are building water-dependent chip factories in one of the driest U.S. states. Its seismic stability and relatively low risk of other natural interference are appealing. A chip factory cannot shake, not even a microscopic amount. https://www.cnbc.com/... …
Bookmarking this one for future, especially given that even the so called “India leaders” of certain semiconductor companies make shallow statements “Why Intel and TSMC are building water-dependent chip factories in one of the driest U.S. states” (1/2) https://www.cnbc.com/...
Intel, TSMC are building water-dependent chip plants in Arizona Looks like they are trying to be water net positive through projects and use green energy among other things. https://www.cnbc.com/...
“...Intel announced in March that it plans to spend $20 billion on two new chip plants in Arizona. Separately, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) said it was going to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona...” 1/ #azwater https://www.cnbc.com/...
NEW: As the global semiconductor shortage rages on, chip heavyweights TSMC and Intel are spending over $30 billion on 3 new fabs in Arizona. There's one potential issue: these factories need a LOT of water and Arizona is facing a deepening water crisis https://www.cnbc.com/...