The primary emerging challenge for the tech industry is the supply of...

The primary emerging challenge for the tech industry is the supply of electricity to data centers. According to Gartner, global data center power use will reach 565 TWh by 2026, representing a 26% increase from the previous year. AI servers now account for 31% of this consumption and are expected to surpass traditional servers in 2027. Gartner identifies electricity supply—not chip production—as the main limiting factor for growth. Their report estimates demand could rise to over 1,200 TWh by 2030, and warns that existing power grid infrastructure will not be able to keep up with the rapid expansion of these facilities. Industry focus is therefore shifting from chip technology to securing reliable energy sources for large-scale computing operations. 📰 @aipost