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2026-09-19 10:24:11
[Institutions Predict Global Data Center Power Demand to Reach 161GW in 2026, Up About 30% Annually] ⑴ TrendForce's latest AI server industry research indicates that cloud service providers are accelerating the deployment of related infrastructure to meet the surging demand for AI applications. ⑵ The institution estimates that global data center power demand will reach 161GW in 2026, an increase of approximately 31% annually. ⑶ The main driver of this growth is AI servers, which are estimated to account for 33.4% of the total demand. ⑷ From a market sentiment perspective, power supply and supporting infrastructure may become key bottlenecks for the expansion of AI computing power. ⑸ Going forward, attention should be paid to grid capacity, the pace of investment in power generation and energy storage, as well as data center site selection and energy efficiency constraints.
