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AI-Driven Data Center Power Demand Risks Global Grid Shortfall by 2030

September 16, 2026
oecd:2026-09-16-9fd1View source ↗

What happened

TrendForce research warns that rapid deployment of AI servers is driving global data center electricity demand to rise 31% annually, with AI servers accounting for over a third of usage. By 2030, projected demand will exceed grid supply by 268GW, posing a significant risk of power shortages and infrastructure disruption worldwide.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Driven Data Center Power Demand Risks Global Grid Shortfall by 2030
2026-09-16