Hyperscale Data Centers Use 1.5GWh/Day vs 50GWh for Steel
davidpattersonx · x · 2026-08-25
David Patterson compared daily energy consumption: steel plants (50GWh), aluminum plants (15GWh), and hyperscale data centers (1.5GWh). He questioned the sudden concern over data center energy usage.
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