Alles aan 1-Draadje // Gartner Predicts Power Shortages Will Restrict 40% of AI Data Centers By 2027

18-11-2024 09:08

Rapid Growth in Energy Consumption For GenAI Will Exceed Power Utilities’ Capacity

AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data center forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner, Inc. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centers will be operationally constrained by power availability by 2027.

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