Kyle Chan(@kyleichan):By 2030, China's electricity demand from data centers is expected to grow by 4x and reach 774 TWh or 6% of total power consumption, according to Wood Mackenzie. By comparison, US data center power demand is projected to reach 649 TWh and make up 12% of US power demand by 2030.

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2026.09.22 18:03

By 2030, China's electricity demand from data centers is expected to grow by 4x and reach 774 TWh or 6% of total power consumption, according to Wood Mackenzie. By comparison, US data center power demand is projected to reach 649 TWh and make up 12% of US power demand by 2030.