Data Center Demand
Coverage of Data Center Demand in the Nexus archive.
- Texas lawmakers debate whether grid needs more gas generation as demand surges
Texas lawmakers are debating whether the power grid requires additional gas generation as demand rises. ERCOT officials highlighted challenges to future grid stability due to growing data center demand and the need for more dispatchable energy resources.
- BNEF chip-based model pegs US data center demand at 207 GW by 2033
BNEF's chip-based model predicts U.S. data center demand will reach 207 GW by 2033. A base model estimates demand at 118 GW by 2030, with analysts noting increased forecasting complexity as demand and data center sizes grow.
- AI data center growth could force US utilities to rethink generation plans, BofA says
Bank of America analysts predict data center demand will exceed planned utility capacity additions by more than 100 GW through 2030, potentially increasing reliance on on-site gas generation and battery storage. The projection highlights challenges for US utilities in meeting rising energy needs linked to AI data center growth.
- Data Center Demand to Help Double Australian Power Needs by 2050
Data center demand is projected to double Australia's power needs by 2050. The article highlights the growing energy consumption linked to data centers in the region.