United States: Data centers to consume one-fifth of national electricity by 2035
A study forecasts that U.S. data centers will account for 20% of the country's electricity consumption by 2035.
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They already consume 5.9% of the total, a figure rising sharply with the growth of AI and cl…
The fact
They already consume 5.9% of the total, a figure rising sharply with the growth of AI and cloud computing.
This surge presents major challenges for energy grids and the ecological transition.
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Why it matters
Cette projection alerte sur l'impact énergétique croissant des infrastructures numériques, crucial pour les politiques climatiques et la stabilité des réseaux aux États-Unis, premier marché mondial du cloud et de l'IA.