Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to break ground for the construction of a new fab at the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) to produce thin-film solar PV modules, with volume production expected to kick off in 2011, according TSMC spokesman.

In addition, TSMC is scheduled to begin equipment move-in for its LED fab at the Hsinchu Science Park in September, said Tsai. Construction on the facility began in March.

TSMC is looking to hire 500-600 staff, mostly R&D-focused engineers, for its new businesses over the next 12 months.

TSMC's board of directors recently approved plans to allocate US$319.6 million to develop the company's new businesses.

By: DocMemory
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