global data center capacity demand by 2030, ~70% from AI
~219 GWforecast
| Value kind | forecast — Forecasts are time-bound outlooks, not specifications; test decisions across plausible scenarios. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2025 |
| Source | McKinsey, 'The cost of compute' |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-10-26 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-07-14 · 3 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | global-data-center-capacity-demand-by-2030-70 |
Where the guide uses it
Not quoted in a chapter yet; it is kept in the curated register.
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