Question

Will data centres consume more than 10% of global electricity usage for the year 2030?

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Total Forecasters29

Community Prediction

40%

(25% - 42%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 40%

Authors:

PhilippSchoenegger

Opened:

Mar 27, 2023

Closes:

Dec 31, 2030

Scheduled resolution:

Jun 1, 2032

Spot Scoring Time:

Mar 29, 2023

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