OpenAI plans to increase electricity consumption 125 times by 2030
OpenAI intends to increase its electricity consumption 125-fold over the next eight years, surpassing the total consumption of India. This significant growth is linked to the expansion of data centers, particularly in Texas, where there will be one data center for every 35,000 people.
Source TheTradable
After the planned data centers in Texas are completed, their number will exceed the number of public hospitals, and these centers will consume more electricity than all residential homes combined. This raises concerns about energy efficiency and the environmental impact of artificial intelligence development.
With this growth rate, the expansion of data centers is expected to place a significant strain on power systems, necessitating new measures in energy conservation and renewable energy solutions.
