GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. today announced the successful completion of its green loan, totaling DKK 60 million (approximately NT$270 million), with Crédit Agricole CIB acting as the Green Agent. The proceeds of the green loan will be fully allocated to GlobalWafers’ Danish subsidiary, Topsil GlobalWafers A/S (Topsil), to support the construction of its solar power plants, representing a significant milestone in green manufacturing for GlobalWafers.
Topsil is the world’s first semiconductor crystal-growing facility to operate on 100% self-generated green power. By constructing a solar power plant with an installed capacity of 10 MW, the facility is expected to generate 9.88 million kWh of electricity annually—exceeding the energy consumption of Topsil. This construction not only enables Topsil to achieve complete self-sufficiency in green electricity but also allows surplus renewable energy to contribute to Denmark’s energy grid.
Since officially participating in the RE100 initiative in 2022, GlobalWafers has been dedicated to achieving 100% renewable energy usage across all its global operating sites. The company has focused on optimizing existing equipment, implementing energy-saving measures, and comprehensively applying various green solutions to increase the proportion of renewable energy utilization. At the same time, it closely monitors the impacts of extreme weather to minimize operational risks. Looking ahead, GlobalWafers will leverage the advantages of its parent company, Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS), as a Green Energy Total Solution Provider by continuing to construct solar power plants to further increase the proportion of renewable energy utilization. Additionally, with the support of SAS’s subsidiary, Sustainable Energy Solution, in matching green power demand by signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and under the guidance of the company’s RE100 blueprint, GlobalWafers is steadily advancing toward its long-term goal of achieving 100% renewable energy usage across all global operating sites.
Upholding the concept of “responsible growth,” GlobalWafers continues to promote green manufacturing across its global sites, contributing to energy conservation and carbon reduction. This green loan not only represents a significant milestone in advancing clean energy transitions and low-carbon technology development but also underscores GlobalWafers’ commitment to establishing a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem—striving for a win-win outcome that balances environmental sustainability with economic benefits.