Global electricity demand from data centers and crypto 2022-2026
In 2022, traditional data centers accounted for a power demand of 345 terawatt-hours, while the electricity used by artificial intelligence data centers was close to zero. By 2026, AI data centers demand is forecast to grow to 90 terawatt-hours.
By 2026, the overall electricity demand from traditional and AI data centers and cryptocurrencies is forecast to range between 620 and 1050 terawatt-hours, depending on the scenario.