Europe’s data centre power demand expected to triple by 2030, McKinsey report says

Posted under: Digital Transformation
Date: 2024-10-24
Europe’s data centre power demand expected to triple by 2030, McKinsey report says

According to a McKinsey analysis, by 2030, Europe's data centre power usage is predicted to nearly triple, necessitating modifications to the grid's infrastructure and a significant increase in electricity supply, primarily from low-carbon sources. Data centre investment has increased as digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated in recent years. The anticipated increase in electricity demand due to expanding massive data centers has raised concerns about nations' ability to supply it.

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