Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is reaping record profits as artificial intelligence (AI) chips gain popularity—but it's also racing to harness wind power and other renewable energy sources amid a global energy crisis.

The company has signed a 30-year deal with Northland Power for over 1 gigawatt of power from offshore wind projects off central Taiwan. Once fully operational, these wind farms could power more than one million Taiwanese households.

This move comes as many countries scramble to secure energy supplies due to disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East and incidents such as Iran’s drone strikes on Qatar's facilities in March 2026, which cut off a third of Taiwan’s usual natural gas supply. Taiwan usually relies on natural gas plants for half its electricity production, leaving only two weeks’ worth in reserve.

TSMC’s initiative not only addresses the immediate energy needs but also sets an example for other tech giants, showing that profitability and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. It's a reminder that while AI may demand more power, so too might green solutions.