MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers.
Tom Witkowski |
MIT Energy Initiative
Publication
Date: November 7, 2025
https://news.mit.edu/2025/mit-energy-initiative-launches-data-center-power-forum-1107
“With global power demand from data centers expected to more than double by 2030, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) in September launched an effort that brings together MIT researchers and industry experts to explore innovative solutions for powering the data-driven future. At its annual research conference, MITEI announced the Data Center Power Forum, a targeted research effort for MITEI member companies interested in addressing the challenges of data center power demand…
….In the United States, data centers consumed 4 percent of the country’s electricity in 2023, with demand expected to increase to 9 percent by 2030, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Much of the growth in demand is from the increasing use of AI, which is placing an unprecedented strain on the electric grid. This surge in demand presents a serious challenge for the technology and energy sectors, government policymakers, and everyday consumers, who may see their electric bills skyrocket as a result….”.
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