Significant increase in electricity consumption from data centers expected by 2035
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Statkraft has presented new figures showing that electricity consumption by data centers in Norway could increase by 21 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2035. This corresponds to a significant portion of the country's total energy production and marks a major change in how we will use electricity moving forward.
The reason for the expected growth is the rapid development within artificial intelligence and digitalization. Data centers require large amounts of stable energy to power servers around the clock. Statkraft points out that this will place new demands on the Norwegian power grid and the way we produce energy.
For Norwegian electricity customers, this development could have consequences for both power availability and price levels. When the demand for electricity rises so sharply, Norway must either expand more renewable energy, such as wind and hydropower, or find more efficient ways to utilize existing energy.
Authorities and energy companies are now working to assess how this growth can be managed in a sustainable manner. It is important to balance the need for technological development with considerations for both industry and ordinary consumers.
The coming years will be crucial for how Norway adapts to the increased energy demand. Statkraft's report serves as a warning that the energy situation in Norway is changing and that planning for the future must start now.
Sources: Montel News
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