AI data centers could consume 20% of US electricity by 2035, driven by soaring AI demand, putting pressure on power grids and boosting energy needs nationwide.

BloombergNEF projects US data centers will consume 20% of electricity by 2035, with Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure amid surging

AI data centers could consume 20% of US electricity by 2035, driven by soaring AI demand, putting pressure on power grids and boosting energy needs nationwide.

New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.

The 2035 outlook marks an 83% jump since December, despite development risks like local opposition.

Aktuell stellen Rechenzentren in den USA 5,9 Prozent des gesamten Stromverbrauchs dar. Das wird in den nächsten zehn Jahren massiv ansteigen, so eine Prognose.