Data centre energy consumption projected to double to 1,000 TWh by 2026 due to rising digital demand, equal to Japan's annual energy output.
Data centre electricity consumption could double by 2026, reaching 1,000 terawatt hours (TWh), roughly equivalent to Japan's annual energy production, due to rising demand for digital services, AI, and cryptocurrency. Data centres currently consume 40% of their power for cooling. To reduce energy consumption, strategies include optimizing airflow, using renewable energy, energy recovery systems, groundwater cooling, and careful data centre location planning.
July 28, 2024
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