Hitachi Energy CEO discusses AI, energy security, and grid expansion.
Bloomberg and Channel NewsAsia both cover the executive’s remarks.
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“AI boom puts growing strain on electricity grids, says Hitachi Energy CEO”
AI boom strains electricity grids, says Hitachi Energy CEO
Key points
- Hitachi Energy CEO says data centers' energy use has surged to two gigawatts per facility.
- IEA projects data center electricity consumption to rise from 485 TWh in 2025 to 950 TWh by 2030.
- Inadequate grid infrastructure identified as main barrier to meeting rising demand and renewables.
- Hitachi Energy supports India’s grid expansion with HVDC technology and local manufacturing.
- Costs of upgrading grids are expected to be borne by consumers and taxpayers, per the CEO.
Other reports
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
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Bloomberg and Channel NewsAsia both cover the executive’s remarks.