31 August 2026
US AI data centers could need more electricity than nation produces
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- Power demand for US AI data centers is projected to jump from 5 gigawatts in 2025 to 50 gigawatts by 2030, then potentially to 500 gigawatts by 2035.
- Electrical transformers and grid infrastructure take years to manufacture and install, creating a supply chain lag that cannot match the speed of AI expansion.
