Datacentres Devouring Demand: A Growing Concern for the UK and US The hum of datacentres has become an integral background noise in our increasingly digital lives.
These vast warehouses power the internet, enable AI, and store the world's collective online presence.
However, a disturbing reality is emerging: datacentres are consuming 6% of electricity in the UK and US, with global investment approaching $1 trillion – nearly 1% of the global economy.