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In the following years, how much energy will be used (in terawatt-hours) by data centers?

205025.5k
20406444
20302112
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Authors:
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Opened:May 15, 2024
Closes:Jan 1, 2050
Scheduled resolution:Jan 1, 2050
Environment & Climate
Computing and Math
Artificial Intelligence
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Will data centres consume more than 10% of global electricity usage for the year 2030?

22% chance
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What percentage of global electricity consumption will be attributed to data centers in 2029?

6.87%
(4.45 - 9.66)
6.87%
(4.45 - 9.66)
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How many terawatt-hours of electricity will be generated from solar power worldwide in the year 2030?

5475 TWh
(3640 - 7393)
5475 TWh
(3640 - 7393)
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