IEA Energy and AI

7 predictions spanning 2030-2035

2030

Data center electricity use reaches 945 TWh
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute
Data centers drive 20% of advanced-economy demand growth
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute
Small modular reactors come online for data centers
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute
U.S. data centers outconsume heavy industry
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute

2035

Data center electricity demand spans 700-1,700 TWh
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute
Data center electricity use reaches 1,200 TWh
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute
Data center emissions reach 300-500 Mt
7.8 significance by IEA Energy and AI Compute