{"id":247239,"date":"2024-03-19T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.republicofgreen.com\/empowering-sustainability-4-strategies-to-significantly\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T13:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:15:00","slug":"empowering-sustainability-4-strategies-to-significantly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.republicofgreen.com\/empowering-sustainability-4-strategies-to-significantly\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Sustainability: 4 Strategies To Significantly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Semiconductor industry is a key enabler for nearly every device we use to travel, work, and entertain ourselves. It\u2019s needed for every sustainability effort \u2013 smart grids, the transition to renewables, low carbon footprint logistics, and supply chains. Even scientific discoveries and energy efficiency measures in factories rely on it. These chips are everywhere, and our net zero success hinges on the chips that silently power our efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet the semiconductor industry also needs to recalibrate its environmental impact. In 2021, it used enough energy to power a city of 25 million for an entire year.<\/p>\n
Consequently, in 2022, COP27 saw the creation of a Semiconductor Climate Consortium with 60 founding members pledging to reduce emissions to 0% by 2050.\u00a0
The initiative underscores the semiconductor industry\u2019s vital role in meeting the planet\u2019s sustainability targets. It\u2019s a lofty but achievable goal.<\/p>\n
By weaving sustainability into semiconductor-fabricated electrical network designs from the outset, and with the right strategic planning and early-stage implementation, the industry can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its chip manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n
Complex production, resource-intensive supply chains<\/strong><\/p>\n Semicon fabs are colossal consumers of water and energy. The giga-sized factories need increasingly massive energy supplies and significant water usage for cooling. In 2022, TSMC, the world\u2019s largest chip manufacturer, consumed 97 million metric tons of water and 22 thousand gigawatt-hours \u2013 a significant portion of Taiwan\u2019s total energy output.\u00a0<\/p>\n In addition, suppliers who provide the necessary materials for production also generate emissions (known as a company\u2019s Scope 3 emissions). This adds considerably to the industry\u2019s carbon footprint. All in all, producing today\u2019s advanced 3nm chips is expected to consume nearly 8 billion kilowatt-hours annually.\u00a0<\/p>\n Given these high levels of consumption and the associated Scope 3 emissions, there is a pressing need for a strategic pivot that focuses on optimizing energy use and enhancing energy efficiency in Semicon electrical networks.<\/p>\n Embracing strategies that work<\/strong><\/p>\n There are 4 key strategies that I believe can optimize electrical networks in Semicon factories:\u00a0<\/p>\n Your optimization strategy must remain agile to adapt to changing regulatory demands. These regulations often require new technology integration, design modifications, additional reporting, and advanced monitoring and control systems to support smart grid technologies. New safety or efficiency standards may even require different distribution lineup configurations. An agile optimization strategy ensures ongoing compliance and prepares the infrastructure for future smart grid developments.\u00a0 Standardization also helps semiconductor manufacturers more easily comply with international or regional regulations. It helps simplify certification processes and regulations that may require evidence of reliable manufacturing practices and product stability.\u00a0 DERs can also be a robust response to regulatory changes that incentivize or mandate renewable energy and decrease carbon footprints. In fact, a significant advantage of distributed energy is that it can meet diverse regulatory environments.\u00a0 These partnerships are essential to transforming production facilities into models of energy efficiency and sustainability by utilizing advanced IoT-enabled systems and cutting-edge technologies. Services provided by these partners, such as energy audits and the implementation of digital modeling architectures, play a crucial role. They drive down operational costs and carbon footprints, ensuring network reliability and efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n Beyond achieving sustainability goals, collaborations also pave the way for strategic ventures. These efforts can take the form of joint investments in research and development or focused lobbying to secure incentives under the CHIPS Act and influence future policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n The CHIPS Act is a pivotal legislative mandate in the United States that the semiconductor industry must navigate. With an ambitious goal to reduce energy consumption of microelectronics by 1000 times in the next two decades as a catalyzes innovation. Imagine reducing energy consumption by that much!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Charting the course for sustainable Semicon fabs from day one<\/strong><\/p>\n Each of these strategies is more than just a standalone solution. They\u2019re interconnected pieces that create optimized, resilient, and adaptable networks. Designing electrical networks strategically and making early engineering choices sets the stage for more resilient, efficient operations and responsible resource use.\u00a0<\/p>\n Because of the complexity of these projects, having an expert partner like Schneider Electric can be critical to embodying these strategies. Expert partners can use their deep industry knowledge to guide your decision-making with these strategies. They can also ensure continuous improvement and long-term support well beyond the initial construction of your facilities.<\/p>\n To deepen your understanding and take practical steps towards a more sustainable practice, download our Semiconductors Reference Guide for insights on ten critical business challenges impacting this industry and the offers and solutions needed to overcome them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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