150%. That’s how much data center-fueled electricity demand is expected to jump in Europe by 2035, according to a new report out of Ember Energy. (Ember Energy)
AI is one of the EU’s strategic priorities, and the bloc aims to mobilize €200 billion for AI investment and triple data center capacity in the next 5–7 years.
Here’s the thing: Data centers already consume between 30% and 80% of electricity demand in cities around the EU. Coupled with grid congestion and an up to 13-year interconnection queue, it’s clear that grids will be a make-or-break factor for Europe’s position in the AI race.