Centrele de date din China vor consuma în 2030 mai multă energie decât Coreea de Sud - Economica.net

Data centers in China are projected to quadruple their electricity consumption by 2030, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence demands. Analysts from Wood Mackenzie estimate that these centers will consume 774 terawatt-hours, representing about 6% of China's total expected energy consumption. This figure could rise to 17% by 2060. The surge in AI highlights challenges in energy production to meet increasing demands. Regions in western China, with abundant renewable energy potential, are becoming attractive for data center locations. Access to reliable and cost-effective electricity will be crucial for future developments.