Data center energy demand surges on AI workloads
Gartner projects a 27% jump in power demand for data centers worldwide by 2026, driven mainly by AI, high-performance computing, and cloud growth. By 2027, AI-optimized servers are expected to use more power than standard servers. New chip designs, like Intel's backside power delivery, are emerging to make more efficient use of electricity as growing energy and cooling needs reshape how data centers are built.
- Global data center demand hits 132 GW by 2026
- AI servers to surpass conventional server power in 2027
- Energy needs now drive data center design choices
- Intel promotes backside power routing for efficiency
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