Electricity Demand in Data Centers

Data centers are large facilities housing thousands of servers, consuming significant electricity. In 2022, data centers, AI, and cryptocurrencies accounted for 2% of global electricity demand. This is expected to double by 2026, equivalent to Sweden's electricity usage, driven by increased cloud storage, cryptocurrency, and AI demands.

What is the size comparison of some of the largest data centers?

• As big as a baseball field

• As big as a tennis court

• As big as four football fields

• As big as a basketball court

Which country has the most data centers?

• Germany

• United States

• India

• China

In 2022, what percentage of global electricity demand was accounted for by data centers, AI, and cryptocurrencies?

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

• 1%

By 2026, the electricity demand from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrencies is expected to be equivalent to which country's usage?

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Finland

• Norway

What are the main factors contributing to the expected increase in electricity demand by 2026?

• Decreasing server efficiency

• Increased use of renewable energy

• Rising cloud storage and cryptocurrency demands

• Reduction in data center size