Global data centre electricity demand is projected to rise 26.4% to 565TWh in 2026 from 447TWh in 2025, according to Gartner. The increase is being driven by AI workloads and AI-optimised servers. Data centre power demand is expected to reach 132GW in 2026 and could climb to 290GW by 2030, intensifying concerns over energy supply and sustainability.
New Delhi, June 10: Global electricity demand for data centres is pegged to jump 26.4 per cent in 2026, with consumption rising to 565 terawatt hours, up from 447 TWh in 2025, a report said on Wednesday.
ai workloads driving surge in demand
The estimated surge in consumption was attributed to compute-intensive artificial intelligence workloads pushing power needs to unprecedented levels, the report from business and technology insights company Gartner, Inc. said.
The report said that data centre power demand will reach 132 gigawatts in 2026, up from 104 gigawatts in 2025, with projections of 290 gigawatts by 2030, reflecting the unprecedented scale and pace of GenAI boosting demand.
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