Forecasts by consulting firm McKinsey revealed that the need for… electricity Almost three times to reach more than 150 terawatt-hours by 2030.
In statements to the German News Agency (DPA), Diego Hernandez Diaz, a partner at McKinsey & Company, said, “This is equivalent to about five percent of the total electricity consumption in the country.” EuropeHe pointed out that the centers’ consumption rate currently amounts to only two percent.
The company’s study indicated that the increased demand for electricity due to artificial intelligence may contribute to accelerating the pace Climate change If this increasing demand is not met by renewable energy sources.
The study stated that a large portion of the electricity used in data centers currently still comes from fossil fuel sources.
Expressed expert Energy Diaz believes that the growing demand for clean electricity poses great challenges, and said that reliable electricity sources are only available on a limited scale.
Diaz also noted the lack of specialized technical personnel. According to the study, meeting the additional demand for green electricity requires huge investments in renewable energy sources.
