UN Warns: AI Data Centres Outpace Power Grids, Threatening Global Energy Systems
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe warns that AI data centres are expanding quicker than electricity grids, risking global energy system stability. Projections show data‑centre electricity use will nearly double by 2030, yet grid investment lags, causing overloads, voltage issues, and reliance on volatile renewables. Countries are imposing limits, while unclear cost‑sharing and siting policies create significant regulatory gaps.
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