China’s data centres will reportedly use more power than South Korea by 2030
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China's data centers are expected to consume 774 TWh of electricity annually by 2030, more than South Korea's entire 596 TWh national output. Driven by massive AI investment, that figure is 60% higher than last year's forecast, representing roughly 6% of China's total electricity use, with emissions expected to peak around 2035 as renewables expand.
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