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Costa Rica is emerging as a new player in semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging its stable economy and nearly 100 percent renewable energy to attract investments from tech giants.
By PA/TPN, in South America, World, Environment, Economy, Sustainability · 22 Mar 2025, 14:31 · 0 Comments
While production waned in 2014 as Intel shifted more manufacturing in Asia, the company announced a $12 billion investment into the assembly line in Costa Rica in 2023.
As Taiwan faces rising electricity costs and reliance on fossil fuels, the Central American nation’s abundant hydro and geothermal power offers a more sustainable alternative for microchip production.
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