Nvidia's semiconductor shipments tripled in early 2024, highlighting an insatiable global appetite for technology while facing challenges regarding the vast energy demands for production.
The complex machinery for chip production consumes enormous electricity; the newest EUV lithography systems need about one megawatt, equal to the usage of a Spanish household for four months.
A decade ago, McKinsey mentioned semiconductor plants consuming energy equivalent to about 50,000 homes, now surpassing automotive and refinery energy use combined.
Despite the energy consumption challenges, tech experts like Jose Luis Costa note that the semiconductor sector remains prioritized with no perceived limits on energy expenditure.
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