AI’s Energy Use Could Dominate Data Centers by 2025

AI’s Role in Doubling Electricity Demands by 2030

The International Energy Agency has reported that data centers’ electricity demands could more than double by 2030. AI workloads are rapidly growing, urging facilities to increase their energy capacity. Experts note that “a typical AI data center can use as much electricity as 100,000 homes,” underlining the enormity of the challenge.

Several organizations, including Vertiv and IDTechEx, prioritize energy efficiency in data center design. Increased AI-driven demands are causing a swift change in computing needs and infrastructure designs.

Obsolescence Concerns Due to Escalating Energy Needs

The escalating energy requirements may lead to a reassessment of current energy policies. Some facilities are facing challenges like obsolescence due to outdated designs, harming their financial viability.

Industry trends suggest a potential increase in infrastructure investments aligned with energy providers. This alignment is vital to sustainably accommodate AI’s energy consumption needs amid growing electricity demands.

Real-Time Adaptations to AI’s Growth in Data Centers

Previously, data centers expanded more gradually, unlike current AI-driven demands. The current rise mirrors significant industrial shifts, prompting a need for technological adaptation. Experts highlight the necessity for real-time reasoning infrastructures. Historical data points to AI’s fundamental alteration in computing trends, forecasting long-term implications across industry sectors.

Energy efficiency is the highest priority for Vertiv in the design phase,” said Alessandro Zerbetto, Director of Global Business Development, Vertiv.