Belgian data centers are poised to see their electricity consumption triple by 2035, potentially reaching 10% of the country's total usage, driven primarily by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Microsoft's rapid expansion, with three new data centers underway, is indicative of this trend, as it seeks to overtake Google despite currently being the largest operator. Last year, data centers consumed 3.2 TWh, but projections suggest consumption may soar to 15.5 TWh in the most extreme scenarios, comparable to the output of two nuclear reactors. This represents a shift in Belgium's energy landscape, already above the European average for data center consumption.
"As artificial intelligence continues to rise in prominence, the demand for additional data center capacity becomes increasingly pressing, indicating a surge in electricity consumption across the sector."
"Belgium's data centers are predicted to consume around 10 percent of the country's total electricity by 2035, a significant increase from the current figures that illustrate a dramatic shift in energy dynamics."
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