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    AI data centres to surpass Japan’s power use by 2030

    By Rita HuApril 11, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • IEA forecasts AI data centres will consume more electricity than Japan by 2030
    • Rapid AI expansion may challenge global energy sustainability efforts

    What happened: IEA predicts AI data centres’ energy consumption to exceed Japan’s by 2030

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that by 2030, the electricity consumption of AI data centres will surpass that of Japan, the world’s third-largest economy. This surge is attributed to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications, which require substantial computational power and, consequently, significant energy resources.

    The IEA’s report highlights the growing energy demands of AI technologies and the potential implications for global energy consumption patterns. The agency emphasises the need for strategic planning to manage this anticipated increase in energy usage.

    Also read: DOE identifies sites for AI data centres
    Also read: Meta explores $200B AI data centre project

    Why it is important

    The anticipated increase in energy consumption by AI data centres presents significant challenges for global energy sustainability. As AI technologies become more integrated into various sectors, the demand for energy-intensive data processing is expected to rise correspondingly.

    This trend may strain existing energy infrastructures and complicate efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The IEA’s findings underscore the importance of developing energy-efficient AI solutions and investing in renewable energy sources to mitigate the environmental impact of this growth. Policymakers and industry leaders are urged to consider these factors in future energy planning and AI development strategies.

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    Rita Hu

    Rita is an community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Global Fashion Management at University of Leeds. Contact her at r.hu@btw.media.

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