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Electricity Supply Issues & Cost Analysis for Semiconductor Device Manufacturers
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VICTOR NEUMAN, Alpha Tech, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA
ABSTRACT
This article outlines the current difficulties with electrical power being experienced by semiconductor manufacturers in northern California. Cogeneration and on-site power generation are seen as possible solutions to these problems. In addition, cogeneration can reduce emissions of harmful globalwarming gases, e.g. CO2, and several examples are presented.
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