Data center server energy use projected to increase significantly by 2050

Summary

The Annual Energy Outlook 2026 projects that electricity consumption by data center servers will rise significantly, especially in standalone data centers. By 2050, server consumption is expected to reach between 446 billion kilowatt-hours and 818 billion kilowatt-hours, depending on growth scenarios.

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