AI data center demand to drive ~4,800 GW of new renewables by 2031
ingliguori · x · 2026-11-15
About 4,800 GW of new renewable capacity is forecast for 2026–2031. Energy security concerns and surging electricity demand from data centers and AI are accelerating renewables, storage, and grid flexibility. The author notes these forecast additions are not capacity installed today.
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