Data Centers' Energy Hunger Soars, AI Fuels Electricity Guzzling
Summary
Driven by AI's insatiable energy demands, data centers' electricity consumption is projected to double by 2030, with the US, Europe, and China accounting for 85% of current energy guzzling.
Key Points
- Data centers project to use 945 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2030, doubling their 2024 consumption.
- AI accounts for 24% of server electricity demand and 15% of total data center energy demand in 2024.
- The US, Europe, and China are responsible for 85% of current data center energy consumption.