Global Data Center Electricity Consumption Set to Double by 2030 as AI Drives Massive Energy Demand
Summary
Global data center electricity consumption races toward nearly doubling by 2030 as AI-driven servers surge with 30% annual growth, with the US and China commanding 80% of this massive energy expansion that will consume 3% of world electricity.
Key Points
- Global data center electricity consumption is projected to double from 415 TWh in 2024 to 945 TWh by 2030, representing nearly 3% of total global electricity consumption
- AI-driven accelerated servers are experiencing 30% annual growth and account for almost half of the net increase in global data center electricity consumption
- The United States and China dominate growth patterns, accounting for nearly 80% of global data center electricity consumption increases through 2030