Data centers are significant consumers of global electricity, with their share expected to rise in the coming years. In 2022, data centers consumed approximately 460 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, accounting for about 2% of global electricity usage. Projections indicate that by 2026, this consumption could increase to between 650 TWh and 1,050 TWh, potentially representing up to 3.5% of global electricity demand. (DatacenterDynamics, and separately, the International Energy Agency)
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