AI boom strains electricity grids, says Hitachi Energy CEO
They publishedAI boom puts growing strain on electricity grids, says Hitachi Energy CEO
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- Hitachi Energy CEO says data centers' energy use has surged to two gigawatts per facility.
- IEA projects data center electricity consumption to rise from 485 TWh in 2025 to 950 TWh by 2030.
- Inadequate grid infrastructure identified as main barrier to meeting rising demand and renewables.
- Hitachi Energy supports India’s grid expansion with HVDC technology and local manufacturing.
- Costs of upgrading grids are expected to be borne by consumers and taxpayers, per the CEO.
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topics: Energy, Climate · language: eng
topics: Energy, Climate · language: eng
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