International Energy Agency reports global data center electricity demand rose in 2025, driven by AI. Consumption is projected to nearly double by 2030, with AI-specific facility power usage expected to triple.
Global electricity consumption from data centers rose in 2025 due to artificial intelligence, with demand projected to nearly double by 2030. Power usage at AI-focused facilities is expected to triple over the same period, according to the International Energy Agency.
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