Overseas media: US and China drive surge in data center power consumption
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2030, the US and China will account for 80% of the global increase in data center power consumption. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly important, the demand for data center electricity is expected to rise significantly.
The electricity consumption of US data centers is projected to grow by 130% from 2024 to reach 425 terawatt-hours by 2030, accounting for almost half of the US's power demand growth over the next five years, surpassing the total electricity consumption of energy-intensive industries such as aluminum, steel, and cement. In order to maintain a leading position in AI compared to China, the US government is promoting the construction of new data centers and accompanying power generation facilities. Tech companies have committed to investing up to $500 billion.
Data center electricity consumption in China is expected to grow by 170%, reaching 277 terawatt-hours. Globally, data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 945 terawatt-hours by 2030, doubling from 2024.
Nevertheless, data centers account for less than 10% of the global increase in power demand. Electrification of electric vehicles and air conditioners are the main drivers. The concentration of data centers in specific areas may increase the difficulty of grid integration.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834959564382212/
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